Psychotherapies and Counselling (PSYC3082)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Recommended prerequisite
2 courses from (PSYC2020 or PSYC2030 or PSYC2040 or PSYC2050)
Assessment methods
Case study, role-play reflective summaries, portfolio, and online quiz.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course offers students a vibrant personalised and research-based introduction to the major psychotherapies that have been developed to relieve human suffering. This course offers students opportunities to experience personal change through personalised applications of psychotherapy strategies. Students will gain insight into the clinical reasoning and decision making involved in developing treatment plans for clients. Demonstrations of psychotherapy in action will be made available. Psychotherapies covered in the course include those that have been developed many years ago (e.g., Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy), and those that have emerged more recently (e.g., Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and mindfulness). Issues related to conducting ethical, culturally sensitive and productive therapy with clients are also discussed.
