Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

How to use this book Acknowledgments Part 1:Introduction to Counselling What is counselling? The social and historical origins of counselling The interdisciplinary knowledge base for counselling theory and practice Part 2: Counselling approaches Theory in counselling: using conceptual tools to facilitate understanding and guide action Themes and issues in the psychodynamic approach to counselling The cognitive-behavioural approach to counselling Theory and practice of the person-centred approach Transactional analysis: a comprehensive theoretical system Gestalt therapy Existential therapy Constructivist, narrative and collaborative approaches: counselling as conversation Working with family systems Multicultural counselling Feminist therapy Art-making as a therapeutic practice Therapy in nature: using the outdoor environment Part 3: Integrating approaches The challenge of therapeutic integration Pluralism: an organizing framework for counselling practice The counselling relationship The process of counselling Part 4: Professional issues in counselling The politics of counselling Virtues, values and ethics in counselling practice Different formats for the delivery of counselling services Being and becoming a counsellor The role of research in counselling and psychotherapy The future of counselling: international perspectives References.

This bestseller provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.