7D002E - Post Qualifying Personal and Professional Development 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 7D002E
Module Title: Post Qualifying Personal and Professional Development
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions
Faculty Sub Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions
Module Leader: Nicky Lewis
Module Team: Mason Neely, Katy Tozer, Nandi Kriwaczek
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 60 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are to enable students to further develop and enhance their ability to:

  • Take an active role within the professional counselling and psychotherapy community, through communicating innovatively, impactfully and effectively with other professionals in sharing research informed advice, instruction and professional opinion in the spirit of collaboration, critical friendship and co-creation of a sustainable professional learning community.

Use reflexivity, reflective self-awareness and the active use of self to work at therapeutic and relational depth within professional counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Content Summary

This module explores contemporary themes and complex presentations within professional counselling and psychotherapy practice. It builds on previous core practitioner training that has been aligned with column B competencies of the SCoPEd Framework and supports professionally registered students in acquiring column C competencies as they work towards their own respective individual accreditation professional pathways. Through the establishment of peer supervision groups and critical discussion of real-world case studies, practical ethical dilemmas and theory-informed applications, students will proactively nourish and sustain their personal and professional well-being and therapeutic practice, in a manner that aligns with professional body expectations.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical Classes and Workshops 21
Problem/challenge based learning 21
Seminar 12
Tutorial 2
Summative Assessment 120
Formative Assessment 60
Work based learning 100
Independent Study 336
Total Hours Selected 672

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Make complex judgments about ongoing work with clients, including those at risk and take appropriate action as needed whilst communicating where necessary about the harm caused by discriminatory practices; with the aim to reduce insensitivity to power differentials within therapeutic service provision, training and supervisory contexts.
LO2 Successfully conceptualise, develop, complete and disseminate the learning from a substantial ethically framed, systematic case study informed by contemporary understandings of therapeutic theory and practices.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Containing evidence of: • Ongoing supervised counselling and psychotherapy practice with individual clients (Formative assessment to support case presentations engagement and summative case study assessment) • 3 * reflective reports emanating from case presentation groups (these can be presented as audio files (max 9 minutes each) or written files (max 1200 words each)) • Evidence of delivery of at least two case presentations in-class (Formative assessment to support summative case study) • Taking an active role within at least one course-based year 1 and/or year 2 activity in sharing research informed advice, instruction and professional opinion in the spirit of collaboration, critical friendship and co-creation of a sustainable professional learning community; supported by a reflective report (this can be presented as an audio file (max 9 minutes) or written file (max 1200 words)) 0 8000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 There is an option to disseminate the outcomes of your learning via written report OR individual recorded presentation. 0 6000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1 ✔ ✘
Case study 1 ✘ ✔

Reading List

Power, Privilege and Diversity

Essential Reading

Khan, M. (2023). Working Within Diversity: A Reflective Guide to Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counselling and Therapy. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Supplementary Reading

Charura, D. & Lago, C. (2021). Black Identities & White Therapies. Monmouth: PCCS Books.

McKenzie-Mavinga, I. et al (Eds). (2023). Therapy in Colour: Intersectional, Anti-Racist & Inter-Cultural Approaches by Therapists of Colour. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Tilsen, J. (2021). Queering Your Therapy Practice: Queer Theory, Narrative Therapy & Imagining New Identities. London: Routledge

Turner, D. (2021). Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling & Psychotherapy: Mockingbird. London: Routledge

Professional Practice

Essential Reading

BACP Ethical Framework (2025) https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

BACP Good Practice in Action Resources

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/good-practice-in-action/

BACP Private Practice Toolkit

https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-divisions/bacp-private-practice/private-practice-toolkit/

SCoPEd Framework (2025)

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/advancing-the-profession/scoped/scoped-framework/

Supplementary Reading

Hawkins, P. & Ryde, J. (2020). Integrative Psychotherapy in Theory & Practice: A Relational, Systemic & Ecological Approach. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Hawkins, P. & McMahon, A. (2020). Supervision in the Helping Professions (5th Edn). London: McGraw-Hill.

Muir, E. (2024). Radical Rest. London: Elliott & Thompson

Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supplementary Reading

Smid, G.E., Comtesse, H. & Boelen, P.A. (Eds) (2025). Psychotherapy for Prolonged and Traumatic Grief: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals. London: Routledge

Complex Trauma & Dissociation

Supplementary Reading

Danylchuk, L.S. & Connors, K.J. (2023) Treating Complex Trauma and Dissociation: A Practical Guide to Navigating Therapeutic Challenges. London: Routledge

Working Creatively

Supplementary Reading

McGeeney, A. (2016). With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Sharpe, T. (2022). Creative Counselling. Creative Tools & Interventions to Nurture Therapeutic Relationships. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Key peer-reviewed journal articles related to specific topics will be referenced throughout the module for both essential and suggested reading.