Contemporary Approaches in Counselling unit (PSY201)

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Introduction

This unit focuses on the application of contemporary counselling theories and interventions that both enhance wellbeing through proactive prevention approaches, as well as remediate distress. The process and role of self-reflection in counselling practice is also a key focus in this unit. Students will learn about a range of counselling practices that can be implemented to support the health and wellbeing of others and themselves, and how self-reflection skills can support evidence-based, lifelong learning approaches to human health and wellbeing.

Summary

Unit name	Contemporary Approaches in Counselling
Unit code	PSY201
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor Crystal Meehan
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the major theoretical perspectives, principles, and ethical considerations which underlie contemporary counselling practice.
• Apply basic contemporary counselling skills to a variety of counselling contexts
• Engage in self-reflection to describe how values, culture, and individual factors can influence counselling practice

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Completion of 25% Level 100 units

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent learning (self directed ) 10 hours weekly
Assessment	Role Play Self-Reflection (30%)|Skills Demonstration Role Play (30%)|Applied Skills Critique (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be clearly identified in the relevant module content on MyLO and be available through the unit’s Reading List. There is no prescribed “text book” as the unit topics are so varied.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website

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