This paper offers a social constructionist and poststructuralist perspective on counselling and includes consideration of cultural approaches and psychological theories which have influenced counselling practice. Students will be introduced to concepts which enable analysis of therapeutic conversations.

Teaching Periods and Locations


25B (BLK) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Block	On-campus	100% internal assessment
25X (BLK) Paper outline	10 Feb 2025 - 29 Jun 2025	Block	On-campus	100% internal assessment

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Enrolment in this paper is limited to 20 students. This paper is taught partially online and includes an on campus workshop and a five-day noho marae. It is a compulsory paper for the MCouns and is also open to other graduates who demonstrate relevant background and experience.

Timetabled lectures

25B (BLK) 25X (BLK)

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 7	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Jun 30 - Jul 6
Lecture 8	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TA.2.06, Block	Jul 1 - Jul 6
Lecture 3 *AUG 25	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Aug 18 - Aug 24
Lecture 4 *AUG 26	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Aug 19 - Aug 24
Lecture 5 *AUG 27	Wed	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Aug 20 - Aug 24
Lecture 6 *AUG 28	Thur	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Aug 21 - Aug 24
Lecture 7 *AUG 29	Fri	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Aug 22 - Aug 24

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Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Feb 3 - Feb 9
Lecture 2 *FEB 11	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Feb 4 - Feb 9
Lecture 7	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Mar 31 - Apr 6
Lecture 8	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Apr 1 - Apr 6
Lecture 9	Wed	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Apr 2 - Apr 6
Lecture	Thur	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Apr 3 - Apr 6
Lecture 7 *APRIL 11	Fri	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Apr 4 - Apr 6

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Indicative Fees

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You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Counselling

Additional information

Subject regulations

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