Counselling
Social Services
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University of Auckland
Study Counselling at the University of Auckland to develop the understanding, theory, and practical skills required to help individuals resolve personal, social, or psychological challenges and pursue a career as a counsellor.
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Develop an understanding of counselling theory and approaches
Gain a foundation in the core theoretical models and approaches used in counselling practice.
Apply practical counselling skills
Acquire and demonstrate practical skills necessary for working with individuals facing personal, social, or psychological challenges.
Integrate counselling skills in various professional contexts
Learn to apply effective counselling skills to new or existing roles in education, social work, or health services.
What You're Signing Up For
The Counselling subject at the University of Auckland develops students’ understanding and practice of counselling, covering fundamental theory, a range of approaches, and practical supervised placements. The subject is suitable both for those seeking a career as professional counsellors and for those aiming to integrate counselling skills into existing roles. Students are introduced to research underpinning counselling practice and can progress to further research study.
Course Content
- Understanding and practice of counselling
- Core counselling theories and approaches
- Developing practical counselling skills
- Supervised practicum placements
- Introduction to counselling research
- Opportunities to study research methods
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Counselling
Mental Health
Education
Health and Welfare
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Counsellor in private practice
Counsellor in schools or tertiary institutions
Counsellor in government agencies (Corrections, ACC, etc.)
Human resource counsellor
Health and welfare services counsellor
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