Master of Counselling

The MCouns programme is designed to offer the opportunity to develop professional skills well-grounded in constructionist theories. Students are invited to consider their own lives, and how they are storied, both as persons and professionals. The focus of the teaching is on providing experiences  in which students can further develop professional attitudes, knowledge and competencies in the areas of counselling, group leadership, mediation and practitioner research.

Applicants should have an interest in and a commitment to understanding and engaging with the constructionist positioning and  narrative approaches on which the programme is based.

The focus of students’ learning is expected to be on:

• Developing competence in the practices of counselling
• Grounding yourself in philosophical and ethical issues relating to professional counselling practice
• Engaging critically with the theoretical concepts and research which underpin counselling practice
• Acquiring a knowledge of the professional context within which you work
• Developing a well-articulated theoretical position and reflective professional stance in your counselling work.

You will be required to have at least two years of experience as a counsellor or in a related profession and completion of a selection process. Apply before 31 October.

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Practice papers offer the opportunity for students to have supported professional experience in community and or education settings. Efforts are made to cater for and respond to the individual student's particular background and professional education goals. The MCouns is a recognised qualification for membership of New Zealand Association of Counsellors.