Books in the Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy Series series

This volume explores the life and work of Joseph Wolpe, a key figure in the foundation of behaviour therapy. The book traces Wolpe's influence on the behavioural school and discusses the ongoing theoretical and practical contributions to the field.

Providing an accessible introduction to the life and work of J.L. Moreno, as well as to the principles and practice of psychodrama, this work draws together and clarifies the most important concepts and applications of Moreno's work.

An overview of Erickson's life, work and continuing influence. The book provides an account of his specific contributions to psychotherapy, both theoretical and practical, showing how it advanced the practice of brief therapy and gave rise to a number of schools, including Strategic Therapy.

Albert Ellis founded and has spent a lifetime practising and teaching rational emotive behaviour therapy. Using excerpts from Ellis' own writings to clarify the discussion, this book looks at the famous ABC analysis which enables people to understand and deal with their problems, and the key concepts of ego disturbance and discomfort disturbance.

Offers a guide to the life and work of one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy and most influential thinkers in modern times. Combining insights from his early life, this book traces the development of Jung's ideas on the functioning of the human mind, including the origins of core Jungian concepts such as archetypes, teleology, and alchemy.

This study discusses Kelly's theory of "Personal Construct Psychology". His philosophy of constructive alternatism and his methods of measurement, and demonstrates their lasting influence on current theory and practice of psychotherapy and counselling. Examples of his work are also featured.

In this Second Edition of Melanie Klein, Julia Segal uses case studies of Klein's sessions with children to show how she developed her unique form of communication with her clients

A study of the contributions and influence of Aaron Beck, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, USA, and part of the cognitive revolution in psychotherapy. The author reviews his influences and rebuts the criticisms his work has attracted.

Presents the life, contributions and influence of Donald Winnicott, child psychologist, psychoanalyst and paediatrician. The practical applications to counselling and psychotherapy of Winnicott's detailed theory of psychological development are explained in detail.