Books in the Counselling in Action Series series

The definitive introduction to the theory and practice of emotion-focused counselling.

This is your essential guide to standards and ethics in the psychological therapies. The book introduces you to key ethical values and principles and discusses how to practice in accordance with these.

Introduces you to the core counselling and psychotherapy skills you will need for effective therapeutic practice.

This best-selling, practical, evidence-based guide to the cognitive behavioural approach takes trainees step-by-step through the process of counselling, from initial contact with the client to termination and follow up.

With over 25,000 copies sold since its first edition, this book provides an unrivalled introduction to the core concepts and basic techniques of transactional analysis (TA).

Now 24 years old with over 40,000 copies sold worldwide, Petruska Clarkson's classic textbook offers the definitive introduction to the theory and practice of Gestalt. This fourth edition brings in the latest Gestalt theory, research and practice whilst preserving the author's lively and authoritative style.

Having sold over 15,000 copies since first publication, this book is the definitive introduction to the principles and techniques of psychosynthesis. Pitched clearly and accessibly, it explains how the counsellor or psychotherapist can incorporate psychosynthesis into their own work with clients.

This bestselling book maintains the accessibility and verve of previous editions while incorporating new developments in the person-centred approach. John McLeod joins authors Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field.

This book provides a concise, accessible, practical, step-by-step guide to the process of psychodynamic counselling from beginning to middle to end.

Presents an introduction to personal construct counselling for counselling trainees and practitioners. Outlining the key principles of the personal construct approach to counselling and relating them to practice, this book explores ways in which counsellors can build the client's awareness of the manner in which he or she construes problems.

`As the creator of Rational Emotive Therapy I have probably read more books dealing with its theory and practice than has anyone else. Of all these books, Windy Dryden and Michael Neenan's is easily one of the best - Albert Ellis, Albert Ellis Institute

Drawing on feminist theory, this title points to the deeply entrenched, hierarchical ways of thinking which permeate every level of our lives. It is suitable for counsellors, therapists, trainees and others who want a deeper understanding of how society affects them psychologically.

Helps counsellors and professional helpers give sensitive and appropriate support to clients from cultures other than their own. This title illustrates the process of transcultural counselling using the contrasting case studies of 4 different clients, and highlights the impact of cultural issues at individual, community and global levels.

Amajor update of an incredibly popular book which explores the everyday issues which all counsellors face, regardless of theoretical orientation.

Examines the sources of stress for counsellors and the practical strategies that they can use to overcome it. This book also examines the nature of the stresses that counsellors face in different areas, details the typical responses that counsellors make and suggests methods for improved coping.

Amajor update of an incredibly popular book which explores the everyday issues which all counsellors face, regardless of theoretical orientation.

Does counselling have to be long-term to be helpful? Should only women counsel women? How can you evaluate counselling? This book offers answers to these and many other frequently asked questions. It includes discussions that range over various aspects of counselling, from practical and theoretical to personal and ethical matters.

Does counselling have to be long-term to be helpful? Should only women counsel women? How can you evaluate counselling? This book offers answers to these and many other frequently asked questions. It includes discussions that range over various aspects of counselling, from practical and theoretical to personal and ethical matters.

Counsellors often struggle in their work with clients, convinced that their more experienced colleagues have not encountered similar problems and worries. This work shares the painful lessons the authors have learned over the course of their careers as practitioners.

Explores the issues involved in both the training and supervision of counsellors and in the preparation of those who are to undertake supervisory and training roles. This book discusses the responsibilities and the professional and practical issues involved. It deals with the important issue of training for counsellor trainers and supervisors.

`How hard it is to find a book to recommend to trainees, which will give them an insight into what counselling (and psychotherapy too, for that matter) is really like. This book does exactly that' - ChangesThis book transcends different counselling approaches and is aimed at counsellor trainers and their trainees.

Examines the sources of stress for counsellors and the practical strategies that they can use to overcome it. This book also examines the nature of the stresses that counsellors face in different areas, details the typical responses that counsellors make and suggests methods for improved coping.