Psychotherapies and Counselling (PSYC3082)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
PY333
Recommended prerequisite
2 courses from (PSYC2020 or 2030 or 2040 or 2050) or (PY247 or 255 or 260 or 263 or 269 or 290 or 291 or 292 or 293)
Assessment methods
Short essay, online tasks, and final examination.
Course enquiries
Doctor Cassandra Tellegen (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Cassie Tellegen
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 |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
There are over 150 recognised theories of psychotherapy. In this course, students are introduced to major theoretical frameworks in psychotherapy including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy. Issues related to conducting ethical, culturally sensitive and productive therapy with clients are discussed.
