Introduction to Psychotherapy

This Introduction to Psychotherapy course gives you a clear, practical overview of how therapy works and why it matters in Health & Psychology. You’ll build a strong understanding of the field’s Foundations, major approaches, and the therapist’s role in evidence-based care so you can better understand both the science and the human side of treatment.

Explore the Core Principles of Psychotherapy

• Learn the foundations of psychotherapy and how the field developed over time
• Understand major approaches including psychodynamic, CBT, humanistic, and systems perspectives
• Build confidence in core therapist skills such as listening, reflection, assessment, and goal setting
• Gain insight into ethics, cultural humility, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care

A practical Introduction to Psychotherapy for understanding therapy models, client care, and professional practice.

Across 18 focused lessons, this course walks you through the essentials of psychotherapy from its historical roots to modern clinical practice. You will learn what psychotherapy is, how therapists form therapeutic relationships, and how different major approaches support change in clients with anxiety, depression, and other common concerns.

The course also connects theory to practice by showing how assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning work together in real sessions. You will explore common interventions, progress monitoring, and the therapist’s role in maintaining ethics, confidentiality, and healthy boundaries while adapting care to culture and identity.

By the end, you will have a well-rounded understanding of Health & Psychology and the Foundations needed to evaluate therapy approaches with greater clarity. You’ll finish with a stronger ability to recognize effective treatment, communicate about therapy with confidence, and think more like a thoughtful, evidence-informed practitioner.