Course overview
Placement IA provides Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy students with supervised practical experience in counselling and psychotherapy. Through Placement with an approved service provider and individual and group supervision with qualified practitioners, students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of, and practice, counselling and psychotherapeutic skills with clients, as well as gain experience in writing case notes and reports in this setting. They will also develop experience in collaboration with other health professionals and families of clients, and referral to appropriate other health professionals.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop knowledge of counselling industry standards and service provision
- Communicate professionally with clients and other health professionals
- Demonstrate capacity to establish a therapeutic alliance
- Consider client presentations in light of applicable counselling and psychotherapy approaches
- Demonstrate awareness of self-in-practice
- Articulate ethical principles in practice recognising diversity