BSc (Hons) Counselling Bachelor's degree at East London

Overview of main tenets of counselling theory, research and practice in the UK. Understanding of attitudes and core qualities relevant to counselling. Introduction to ethics and ethical issues. Hands-on experience in core skills such as attending, listening and communicating empathy. Personal therapy as means of personal and professional development. Reflective practice through giving and receiving feedback.

Enhancement of knowledge of theories and interventions in personal and professional development including emotional, social, physical and cognitive intelligence. Development of reflective abilities and interpersonal skills. Understanding of self-awareness in role as professional, accountable and ethical trainee counsellor. Consideration of difference, diversity and equality in relation to personal and professional values and responsibilities.

Introduction to key approaches to research in psychology, including research design, data analysis, evaluating and writing up research. Focus on research methods appropriate to questions relating to smaller sample sizes.

Introduction to main theory and philosophy of Person-Centred therapeutic approach. Development of relationship with self and others through understanding and practising Person-Centred philosophy. Understanding of difference and diversity whilst developing understanding of human distress. Contemporary advancements of Person-Centred approach.

Overview of psychological theories and methods of professional development. Understanding of conceptual, historical and philosophical assumptions of counselling and psychology compared with other helping professions. Learning about BACP Ethical Framework and exploring ethical dilemmas in counselling. Development of self-awareness. Exploration of benefits and challenges of working with others who hold similar and different perspectives.

Introduction to key approaches to research in psychology, including research design, data analysis, evaluating and writing up research. Focus on research methods appropriate to questions relating to larger sample sizes.

Preparation for finding a clinical placement. Focus on personal and professional development activities. Use of reflective practice theory and applied skills to develop awareness as emerging counselling practitioner. Improvement of core and generic skills and personal qualities for safe and effective practice. Reflective application of knowledge of BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice. Introduction to theory and application of reflective practice. Work with peers under tutor supervision to r

Introduction to theories and practices of psychodynamic thinking. In-depth understanding of how interpersonal dynamics unfold within a therapeutic relationship and inform therapeutic practice. Reflection on personal experiences and how they influence emerging counselling practice and style of relating to others.

Detailed and practical overview of qualitative research theory and methodology, with emphasis on research skills amenable to counselling practice. Planning and designing ethical research and writing research proposals tailored to counselling contexts. Introduction to epistemological and methodological issues including reflexivity and ethics. Familiarisation with key findings from research into counselling and related disciplines. Enhanced ability to review and evaluate previous findings in couns

Introduction to psychological theories related to child development and main historical landmarks in understanding counselling for children and young people. Main theoretical principles underpinning current models of counselling children and young people and associated legal and ethical frameworks. Understanding of range of counselling skills and techniques from contemporary approaches to counselling children and young people.

Introduction to main psychological theories of lifespan development and its various milestones and transitions. Adoption of multidimensional framework of the lifecycle to place clients' presenting issues in developmental context. Awareness of how own experiences and stages of life affect way of relating to others, generally and in counselling work.

Broad overview of theory, research, skills, techniques and applications of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Understanding of scientific understandings of mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and how each interacts with complex environments. Grasp of cognitive and behavioural underpinnings of CBT as a psychotherapeutic approach. Tangible knowledge applicable to integrating cognitive-behavioural therapeutic approach with other counselling skills and processes. Introduction to cognitive conce

Work-based learning module equipping with knowledge and skills for competent, professional and ethical practice as counsellor. Ability to recognise specific conditions and use knowledge to make decisions regarding therapeutic plans, multidisciplinary support, and/or referral. Knowledge of how to present and communicate a case to other professionals in supervision. Experience in attending clinical supervision to develop practice as emerging counsellor. Continuous reflection embedded into counsell

Knowledge and skills necessary to conceptualise, design, execute and report an original piece of research relevant to counselling and psychology. Facilitation of application of skills and psychological knowledge to conduct and report an independent piece of empirical research.

Knowledge about various client presentations and how to work within them. Sharpening of professional understanding and skills. Furthering ability to assess and formulate a client's presenting issues and form a therapeutic plan. Use of clinical supervision as central to practice and learning. Continuous reflection and self-care embedded into counselling work and personal development.

Knowledge and skills to critically evaluate theory and philosophy of integration in counselling and psychotherapy. Understanding of philosophical underpinnings and challenges of integration. Range of theories and approaches to integrative practice, assessment and formulation. Reflection on own personal synthesis and way of working as counsellor. Critical evaluation of evolving personal and professional development, integrative understanding of human distress and language used when framing and co

Theoretical understanding of concepts and issues involved in Existential Counselling and its application to therapeutic practice. Exploration of aspects of human condition. Development of knowledge and understanding of how existential ideas can facilitate change within psychotherapeutic process.