The module provides students with the opportunity to develop understanding and appreciation for practitioner research. This module facilitates the development of an appreciation of the potential value of counselling research and enhances students’ ability to critically evaluate research studies. It focuses on methodological and ethical research issues and develops skills in research design, data collection and analysis. The module aims to ensure that students have the requisite skills to conduct a small-scale research study and produce a dissertation that meets the requirements of the programme.

This module facilitates the application of counselling theory and skills in a professional setting through a supervised counselling placement. Students are required to complete a placement following the BACP requirements, supported by individual and group supervision - this module facilities the undertaking of 75 client-facing hours. 

Students are expected to develop a professional practice portfolio, including supervision records, placement logs, reflective journals, and case studies. Students will also continue to focus on their personal development.

In addition, this module also provides opportunities for personal development, an experiential weekend, and small groups and whole group sessions where exploratory learning takes place.