Counselling Books
Ethics for Psychotherapists and Counselors: A Proactive Approach
Utilizes positive discussions accompanied by a variety of thought-provoking exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments to introduce readers to all the major ethical issues in psychotherapy.... (more)
Next Steps in Counselling Practice: A Students' Companion for Degrees, HE Diplomas and Vocational Courses: Second Edition
A complete revision of the best-selling first edition, aligning it with contemporary developments in counselling and associated new training initiatives. The six sections of the book focus on the... (more)
Relationship Counselling for Children, Young People and Families
Presents a practical skills-based introduction to relationship counselling. This title covers couple counselling for parents, whole family counselling and counselling for children and young people... (more)
Skills in Rational Emotive Behaviour Counselling and Psychotherapy
A practical guide to the application of the rational emotive behaviour approach at each stage of the therapeutic process. It focuses on skills which arise out of rational emotive behaviour theory as... (more)
Exploring the Spiritual: Paths for Counselors and Psychotherapists
Gain solid empirical findings to understand your own spiritual development To significantly impact clients spirituality and use the spiritual strengths the client possesses to facilitate their move... (more)
Being White in the Helping Professions: Developing Effective Intercultural Awareness
In this reflective yet practical book, the author challenges white helping professionals to recognize their own cultural identity and the impact it has when practising in a multicultural environment.... (more)
Person-centred Counselling for People with Dementia: Making Sense of Self
Although currently many people with dementia are not given the opportunity to receive professional counselling, this book explores the value of counselling for men and women living with this... (more)
Relational Ethics in Practice: Narratives from Counselling and Psychotherapy
Presents a new collection of narratives on ethics in day-to-day therapeutic practice. Highly experienced professionals from a range of roles in the therapeutic professions explore ways of developing... (more)
Core Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Becoming a Highly Competent and Effective Therapist
Core Competencies in Psychotherapy addresses the core competencies common to the effective practice of all psychotherapeutic approaches, and includes specific intervention competencies of the three... (more)
Effective Short-Term Counselling within the Primary Care Setting: Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Approaches
This book covers two distinct yet related topics: the primary care setting and the counselling carried out within it, and it can be dipped into or read straight through.
Part One, using... (more)
Counselling Young Binge Drinkers
Young binge drinkers are becoming more and more common in society today. By using case studies with fictitious clients, this timely and much needed book offers the reflective thoughts and feelings of... (more)
Speaking of Dying: A Practical Guide to Using Counselling Skills in Palliative Care
Good counselling skills are often not taught to the professionals who need them most. Compassionate and tactful communication skills can make the difference between an awkward encounter with a dying... (more)
Counselling and Reflexive Research in Healthcare: Working Therapeutically with Clients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Written for counsellors working in healthcare settings who want to develop their knowledge and undertake research, this book explores the range of benefits that can be generated by undertaking... (more)
Counselling in Health Care Settings: A Handbook for Practitioners
This solution-focused guide shows how to provide effective counselling with clients who are physically ill. Combining theory, real life examples and evidence-based approaches, the authors draw on... (more)
Online Counselling: A Handbook for Practitioners
Therapy via the internet is a developing field for counsellors. This accessible guide focuses on technological and therapeutic aspects of online work, relevant across all counselling approaches. With... (more)
Anger, Rage and Relationship: An Empathic Approach to Anger Management
Presents a radically new way to understand and work with anger and rage issues. Taking a relational approach to anger and rage, the book presents a positive view of human nature, supported by recent... (more)
Key Issues for Counselling in Action: Second Edition
Effective counselling is based on a strong working relationship between counsellor and client. Building and maintaining this therapeutic alliance, demands both skill and an ability to negotiate... (more)
Counselling for Grief and Bereavement
The authors take readers step-by-step through the skills needed to facilitate the process of grief, initiate healing and promote a sense of growth. Providing a firm theoretical base, they discuss the... (more)
Online Counselling and Guidance Skills: A Practical Resource for Trainees and Practitioners
Counsellors and other professionals who provide emotional support and guidance are increasingly working online.The difference between online and face-to-face interaction with clients is vast and... (more)
Counselling Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Examines the psychobiological impact of domestic abuse within a trauma framework and explains how counsellors can facilitate recovery from domestic abuse within a secure, supportive therapeutic... (more)
The Art of Helping Others: Being Around, Being There, Being Wise
When searching for someone to help them reflect upon and improve their lives, people tend to be drawn towards those who are compassionate, committed and wise. This book is aimed at those who... (more)
The Emotionally Intelligent Social Worker
Leading author explains the theory and practice of understanding and managing emotions for effective professional practice in the human services and caring professions. Emotional intelligence is hot... (more)
Counselling and Psychotherapy with Older People: A Psychodynamic Approach: Second Revised Edition
This in-depth study of reflective therapeutic practice with older people is packed with clinical case studies and useful commentaries.It applies therapeutic skills through real life examples. Three... (more)
Caring for Muslim Patients
Muslim patients customarily have particular ways of approaching health and healthcare. This book addresses common misunderstandings and bridges cultural gaps. It includes a profile of the Islamic... (more)
A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology
This book concisely brings together a wide range of relevant information related to the therapeutic practice of counselling psychology, written through the lens of direct practitioner experience. The... (more)
Blank Minds and Sticky Moments in Counselling: Practical Strategies and Provocative Themes: Second Edition
A guide to the common challenges which arise in everyday counselling practice. It explores what to do when you: feel stuck and are failing to help the client move forward; are faced with a client who... (more)
Principles of Multicultural Counseling and Therapy
In an era of globalization characterized by widespread migration and cultural contacts, psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals face a unique challenge: how does one practice... (more)
Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Exploring a Hidden Meaningful Dimension
Prayer is at the centre of most spirituality and prayer is important to many people's psychological well-being. Peter Madsen Gubi argues that philosophically, all counselling can be regarded as... (more)
Toward Effective Counseling and Psychotherapy: Training and Practice
The field of counseling and psychotherapy has for years presented the puzzling spectacle of unabating enthusiasm for forms of treatment whose effectiveness cannot be objectively demonstrated. With... (more)