An important element of this is the presentation of a Case Study, which requires students to demonstrate a reflective element: Counselling and Psychotherapy Case Study, IC, Ireland

An important element of this is the presentation of a Case Study, which requires students to demonstrate a reflective element on the case engaged with. The rationale for this assessment approach is that it is expected at this level that students will be able to demonstrate that they can engage at advanced practice levels in reflection on the meaning of experiences within practice-based contexts.

• Capacity to select and apply appropriate intervention models for clients.
• Capacity to implement intervention models for clients in a flexible but coherent manner.
• Capacity to adapt intervention models for clients in response to supervisee feedback.
• Maintain safety in the therapeutic relationship.
• Establish, maintain, and terminate psychological contracts with clients appropriately.
• Capacity to balance therapeutic and other clinical tasks or roles.
• Capacity to work with complex issues that emerge within the client/therapist relationship.
• Capacity to use supervision to reflect on developing personal and professional roles appropriately.
• Capacity to reflect on the quality of the client/therapist relationship.
• Capacity to act as a role model/mentor for less experienced practitioners.