Introduction to Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy

PSYC A231

Course Guide

INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

PSYC A231

Course Guide

INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Course Start Date

Sum 2025

Course Level

Middle

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

5

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

6,425

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Sum 2025	Middle	1 term	5	English	6,425

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Anthony So, MIC (Monash); MSocSc (CityU)

Course Developer:

Cindy Wong (Consultant)

Aims

This course introduces a range of counselling interventions and major psychotherapies to illustrate the principles and techniques for dealing with mental health issues. Students will be required to engage in active self‐reflection for this applied psychology course. This course can be viewed as a preparatory foundation for students interested in further studies of counselling or psychotherapy alike.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

Introduction to counselling psychology and psychotherapy
The first force in psychotherapy: Psychodynamic theories
The second force in psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioural theories
The third force in psychotherapy: Humanistic theories
The fourth force in psychotherapy: Constructivism

Learning support

There will be six face-to-face tutorials and one day school.

Assessment

There are two assignments but no examination in this course.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).