In this week’s lecture, we delved into two important topics for counsellors and psychotherapists: ‘fitness to practice’ and ‘ethical responsibilities.’ Now, before you start imagining […]
Therapeutic Relationship – Week 9
So, what is a ‘Therapeutic Relationship’ (TR) when it comes to being a counsellor or therapist? This week’s lecture, along with part of last week’s, […]
Triad Recording & Feedback
I’ve just completed my first observed recorded Triad! The purpose of this exercise is to help me practice some of the core skills I’ve been […]
Food for Thought – Week 8
I’ve now completed a few triads as part of my skills practice. Considering how long we’ve known each other, I find it incredible what my […]
Reflections on Empathy and Counselling Skills – Week 7
This week, I participated in some fascinating discussions and lectures. The lecture on empathy and the therapeutic relationship was particularly thought-provoking. I highly recommend the […]
Reading Week
I have my first reading week at the end of October. While some of my fellow students will undoubtedly use this time for anything but […]
Week 5
This week, we delved into how to read research and explored something called ‘PEEL’. This method discusses how to write a paragraph in an academic […]
Week 4
One revelation about my university choice? The support is nothing short of phenomenal. I’ve heard tales from a couple of classmates who were at different […]
Week 3
I’ve always been baffled by the art of referencing. Just when I thought I was getting my head around finding suitable resources and information, along […]
Week 2
Today marked the beginning of our proper lectures. Monday morning kicked off with a deep dive into academic resources—where to find them and how to […]