PUB HLTH 7023 - Counselling Placement I

This course provides Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy students with supervised practical experience in counselling and psychotherapy. Students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of and practice in applying counselling and psychotherapeutic skills with clients, as well as gain experience in writing case notes and reports in this setting. They will also develop experience in collaboration with other health professionals and families of clients, and referral to appropriate other health professionals. Successful completion of this course is required for graduation in the clinical pathway of the Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and this in turn will enable graduates to meet entry-level registration requirements of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.