Lecture notes Introduction to counselling psychology

26/09/23

Intro to Counselling Psychology

What is ‘talking therapy’?

*Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like
stress, anxiety and depression.


Different talking therapies also suit different people!!!


This may be …

 one-to-one
 Group sessions
 Online
 Over the phone
 With family
 With your partner(s)

British Psychological Society 5 Core Areas of Psychology:

 Biological
 Cognitive
 Developmental
 Social
 PSY4003 Understanding Human Behaviour
 Individual Differences – PSY4063 Professional Development for Psychologists 1

What informs these 5 core areas?

 Research
 So, research methods forms an integral part of your understanding of Counselling
Psychology.
 PSY4073 Introduction to Research Skills for Psychologists