The written statement has a recommended total word count covering the following:
Knowledge and understanding
· Describe how you work with clients with reference to the theory / theories that underpin your practice.
· Describe how your understanding of theory has been influenced by your experience of client work.
Maximum recommended word count = 1400 words in total
Practice & Supervision
· Provide case material and demonstrate:
· How your practice is consistent with your knowledge and understanding of theory.
· How your practice demonstrates your awareness of issues of difference and diversity.
· How you make use of the National Counselling Society Code of Ethical Practice.
· Describe the awareness you have gained through reflection in and on supervision
· Show how you apply that awareness in your practice.
Maximum recommended word count = 3,000 words in total
Self-awareness
· Describe an experience or an activity which has contributed to your own self-awareness. 1999 age 24 spent 8 months in a residential addiction rehab taking part in group therapy and 1-1 counselling or
· Provide a reason(s) for choosing the experience or activity
· Show how you use this self-awareness in your practice
Maximum recommended word count = 900 words in total
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
· Describe one CPD activity that you have undertaken in the 12 months before applying for MNCS(Prof Accred)
· Explain why you chose this activity and how it has influenced your practice.
