This course introduces you to the major theories and approaches to counselling. It explores historical and theoretical foundations and contemporary approaches. Alongside learning practical applications, you explore the socio-political contexts in which counselling operates and begin to critically consider how these theories have evolved. You will explore key theorists, fundamental concepts, and related counselling skills across a range of approaches, developing practical skills. 

You will engage in discussions, roleplays and activities to unpack complex and contentious ideas.    

You will be introduced to diverse knowledge systems and practices, developing your awareness of socially and culturally located counselling approaches across time. This course provides you with foundational knowledge that prepares you for counselling practice. 

Please note that if you take this course for a Bachelor Honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. See the WAM information web page for more information.)

This course is part of the Bachelor of Social Science Mental Health & Wellbeing Major and the Counselling Minor.