Counselling essay

Counselling essay •    3000 words, excluding references •    There are two options to choose from •    Option one: select two theories/therapies that are covered in the course Write an essay comparing and contrasting them, focusing on similarities &/or differences & other points of interest. Option 2: Select two of the therapies covered in the unit & compare & contrast how a therapist would treat someone with a particular chosen mental health problem or disorder using those two approaches. •    NB: Make sure that the focus on the essay is on the chosen therapies, & not on the mental health issue itself. •    Treat the two therapies separately, so as to show full understanding of both of the therapies. •    However, you might want to note whether a therapist would be likely to draw on both together, or whether the therapies would most likely be used separately or by different therapists. Essay should include: •    Historical development (including key figures); •    Key concepts & assumptions; •    Therapeutic goals •    The therapeutic relationship; •    The therapist’s function and role; •    The main therapeutic techniques & procedures; •    The extent of the evidence-base (only briefly- approximately 3 sentences on each theory/therapy); •    Particular or potential strengths/ contributions & limitations of each. ESSAY •    References: Use a min. of 12 references, at least 4 of which are journal articles (Between 20-35 is usual and advisable). •    Use only academic references (e.g. not references from internet). •    The reference list will not be included in the word count. •    Correct APA referencing style is required. •    Headings are encouraged. •    It must be written as an academic essay in full sentences & paragraphs, no bullet points. •    Be guided by the marking template – both in terms of content & quality of the writing.