School Of Social SciencesApplied Counselling: Theories and PrinciplesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 53010.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
This unit deals with the understanding and critical evaluation of current theories involved in establishing a successful counselling relationship with a client, and the way in which the professional counsellor can operate most effectively, efficiently and professionally in the total client welfare environment. It also deals with the development of the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for conducting basic interviews and counselling sessions with clients through operationalising theoretical constructs, practice in tutorials, and feedback from peers and supervisors.