An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: From Theory to Practice

Supported by online resources including case studies, videos and journal articles, this is an authoritative introduction to everything the trainee needs to know to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. Deservedly in its third and updated edition, plus suitably priced, this book did not let me down. Although obviously aimed at students, I felt refreshed reading part one′s exploration of the counselling profession...If you have friends who are curious to train, this is the book to recommend before they start, and it will be useful throughout training and beyond qualification. For the qualified this is a contemporary, stimulating and useful reminder of the various developments and changes the counselling profession has seen in the past few years.

This latest edition introduces you to the fundamentals of counselling and psychotherapy, accompanied by fresh research, perspectives and case-studies - ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the context, theories, skills and practice of counselling professions.

 

This book also covers the latest developments in the world of counselling and psychotherapy, including:

-Online counselling and psychotherapy

-Social justice approaches and the political positioning of therapy

-Updated content and reading lists addressing diversity, inclusivity and decolonisation.

 

The Introduction is designed to support and expand your learning and development, with features such as discussion questions, prompts for reflection, case examples and further reading. Beyond the pages of the book, there is a complementary set of extensive online resources, including further case studies, journal articles and videos.

 

From newly enrolled to starting your practice placement, this book is the perfect companion for your counselling training, and beyond.

 

• | Author: Andrew Reeves
• | Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: May 18, 2022
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529761597
• | ISBN-10: 152976159X