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


26X (BLK) Paper outline	02 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026	Block		100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

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

26X (BLK)

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1 *FEB 09	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Feb 9 - Feb 15
Lecture 2 *FEB 10	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TC.2.27, Block	Feb 10 - Feb 15
Lecture 3 *APRIL 13 NOHO	Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	-	Apr 13 - Apr 19
Lecture 4 *APRIL 14 NOHO	Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	-	Apr 14 - Apr 19
Lecture 5 *APRIL 15 NOHO	Wed	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	-	Apr 15 - Apr 19
Lecture 6 *APRIL 16 NOHO	Thur	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	-	Apr 16 - Apr 19
Lecture 7 *APRIL 17 NOHO	Fri	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	-	Apr 17 - Apr 19

Visit the online timetable for this paper for more details

Indicative Fees

Domestic

International


26X (BLK)	$2,410

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.


26X (BLK)	$9,895

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

COUNS544