William West
Integrating Traditional Healing Practices into Counseling and Psychotherapy
Traditional Healing Practices into Counseling and Psychotherapy seeks to define, redefine and identify indigenous and traditional healing in the context of North American and Western European health... (more)
Introducing Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Introducing the language of research in counselling and psychotherapy, this book will help students begin to identify as researchers and develop their research literacy and awareness. Worked examples... (more)
Psychotherapy and Spirituality: Crossing the line between therapy and religion
This thoughtful and intelligent book encourages psychotherapists and counsellors to consider seriously the relationship between spiritual experiences and therapeutic practice. 152 pages. (more)
Therapy, Culture and Spirituality: Developing Therapeutic Practice
At times there is reluctance, even a taboo, to talk about how race, culture, religion and spirituality affect us. Yet the whole point of 'talking therapies' is to invite people to express and reflect... (more)
Exploring Therapy, Spirituality and Healing
Spirituality and healing are controversial issues in counselling and psychotherapy. This cutting edge text discusses the philosophical, practical and ethical issues involved in counselling and... (more)
Extending Horizons in Helping and Caring Therapies: Beyond the Liminal in the Healing Encounter
This vital new book examines how healing encounters might further the horizons of practice and extend innovation in professional interpersonal relationships. Highly qualified contributors explore... (more)