Understanding Counselling Theories

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018077
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the key theoretical issues informing counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically assess the most significant theoretical issues which underpin the practice of counselling.

  • 1.2
    Explain how these issues can be addressed through counselling.
2

Understand the main approaches to counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the main approaches to counselling including Humanistic, Person Centred, Cognitive, Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Transactional Analysis.

  • 2.2

    Critically assess the usefulness of these approaches in helping people.

  • 2.3

    Critically compare at least three approaches to counselling and outline the strengths and limitations of each.

3

Understand the historical background and development of counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select three models of counselling and describe the historical background which led to their development.
  • 3.2

    Explain the relevance in today's society of the models chosen.

4

Understand the role of theory in understanding the process of counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Identify three theories of counselling and outline the key beliefs behind each.

  • 4.2
    Explain how each theory has influenced models of counselling.