Bridging and Introduction Courses

Counselling Skills

This course provides a general introduction to the core verbal skills necessary for work in a counselling role. Students are encouraged to observe and reflect on the intentional and skilful use of verbal micro skills in building the therapeutic relationship.

Introduction to Psychotherapy

This short course gives a general introduction to the discipline of psychotherapy, including its place within the field of other helping modalities. Students are also given an introduction to some significant models of the therapeutic relationship and process. It examines of the role of the psychotherapist and assists students to explore the role both theoretically and personally.