Writing successful assignments for the Qualification in Counselling Psychology – A guide for candidates

Abstract

In 2018 an updated version of the Qualification in Counselling Psychology was launched. This paper provides information for candidates on how to prepare for the written assignments within the portfolios. It is based on the assessment team’s experience of candidate submissions over the last ten years and offers advice on how to avoid common pitfalls and maximise opportunities to be successful in written assignments. In particular it focuses on the need to write at a doctoral level and to be aware of the competency driven nature of the assessment regime. Although the paper is specifically written for QCoP candidates the advice would apply across all society qualifications.