Counselling Placement IA

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 6901
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Course ID
204758
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Zoe Caldwell
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
279 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24879
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55005
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PUBH5001 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace/PUBH5002 Attachment Processes in the Therapeutic Relationship/PUBH5003 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories/PUBH5004 Counselling Skills 2/PUBH5006 Nature of Grief/PUBH5008 Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications/PUBH6001 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PUBHLTH7020A Counselling Placement IA at the University of Adelaide

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