In this unit, you will be introduced to foundational counselling theories and the micro-skills required for ethical and professionally responsible practice. You will explore the personal, professional and ethical dimensions of promoting mental health and wellbeing within helping relationships.
Drawing primarily on person-centred approaches, you will develop core communication, interviewing and counselling skills through simulated and supervised work-integrated learning activities. Structured practice, observation, feedback and reflection will help you build confidence, self-awareness and the foundational capabilities required to progress towards independent counselling practice.
This unit includes a compulsory three-day intensive. You will attend face-to-face sessions or participate in live online sessions, depending on your mode of enrolment. Students attending face-to-face are responsible for any associated travel and accommodation costs.
