Counselling Books
Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy
This contemporary introduction provides a comprehensive survey of past and present existential ideas, philosophers and practice. Darren Langdridge makes existential therapy accessible through clear... (more)
Gestalt Counselling in a Nutshell
This pocket-sized book is the beginners guide to the essentials of Gestalt Therapy, from its principles to practice. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book introduces: - the origins... (more)
Introduction to Counselling Skills: Text and Activities: Fourth Edition
From leading skills expert Richard Nelson-Jones, this bestselling book is the ideal companion for any trainer or trainee wanting to acquire and develop the counselling skills key to effective... (more)
Personal Development in Counselling and Psychotherapy
There is an increased emphasis on self awareness and self care in counselling and psychotherapy training, with a focus on how the therapist as a person affects the therapeutic outcome. This timely... (more)
Personal Development in Counsellor Training
This book provides the answers to that all important question: what is personal and professional development and why is it necessary for counsellors? (more)
The Student Guide to Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches
This pocket guide to modality approaches in counselling and psychotherapy is a one-stop-shop for trainees on introductory counselling courses. It describes 12 models of therapy, as well as... (more)
Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment: Bridging Faith and Person-centred Therapy
Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment presents the key spiritually-focused writings of Brian Thorne, one of the most influential thinkers on the convergence of spirituality with counselling, along... (more)
Effective Counselling with Young People
This book examines key theoretical counselling perspectives and applies these specifically to work with young people. It establishes how to build counselling relationships in order to support young... (more)
The Developing Practitioner: Growth and Stagnation of Therapists and Counselors
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the professional development of counselors and therapists over the career lifespan. Drawing on their own extensive experience as psychotherapists,... (more)
Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy in an International Context
Many factors in the world today, such as globalization and a rise in immigration, are increasing the need for mental health practitioners to acquire the ability to interact effectively with people of... (more)
Adolescent Counselling Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice
Adolescent Counselling Psychology: Theory Research and Practice provides a thorough introduction to therapeutic practice with young people. As an edited text, it brings together some of the leading... (more)
Diagnosis and Beyond: Counselling Psychology Contributions to Understanding Human Distress
Human distress is sometimes thought of as 'psychopathology', a thing separate to the person, that affects people; a thing that can be diagnosed, treated and hopefully cured. This mindset leads... (more)
Motivational Career Counselling and Coaching: Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches
Are you a career counsellor or coach in need of a new skills set to help meet the challenges of supporting clients?
This book is for you. It is the first to combine the theory & practice of CBT... (more)
Creative Ethical Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Can I be a creative therapist without overstepping boundaries and risking complaints?
Can I practise safely and ethically whilst remaining true to my humanistic values?
This book answers... (more)
Understanding Assessment in Counselling and Psychotherapy
This book offers students and trainees a thorough guide to clinical assessment. It covers different types of clinical assessment and explores the implications of the alternative views on clients... (more)
Sex Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self
Women today are more knowledgeable about sex than ever before -- but many still struggle with sexual myths, self-doubt, and embarrassing questions. This trusted book has already helped many thousands... (more)
Working in Mental Health: Practice and Policy in a Changing Environment
A paradigm shift in the ways in which mental health services are delivered is happening - both for service users, and for professional mental healthcare workers. A more influential service user... (more)
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia: A Practical Guide
Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity. This... (more)
Personal Development in Counsellor Training: Second Edition
Provides the answers to the important question: what is personal and professional development and why is it necessary for counsellors? Packed full of accounts of personal experiences, questions and... (more)
Brief Counselling in Schools: Working with Young People from 11 to 18: Third Edition
A highly practical and accessible guide to helping and supporting young people experiencing difficulties both at home and at school or college. Covering issues from low self-esteem and sexuality, to... (more)
Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach
This is an accessible and user friendly guide to the theory and practice of relational counselling and psychotherapy. It offers a meta-theoretical framework for the integration of the three most... (more)
Client Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Person-centred Practice
This is the first book to focus on commonly occurring client issues and explore how to work with them from a person-centred perspective. Extensive case studies translate person-centred theory into... (more)
Legal Issues Across Counselling and Psychotherapy Settings: A Guide for Practice
This book provides practical examples and applications of the law as it applies to therapists in the many different contexts of their work. Helping practitioners move between different practice... (more)
Understanding Counselling and Psychotherapy
Focuses on common problems such as anxiety and depression, exploring how different therapeutic approaches understand and work with them. Counselling and psychotherapy are considered within the wider... (more)
Skills in Solution Focused Brief Counselling and Psychotherapy
In recent years Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) has emerged as the therapy of choice for many health and social care professionals. Its simplicity and brevity means it is effective, economical... (more)
Qualitative Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Second Edition
The need to show how and why counselling works has led to an explosion of research activity, and a growing focus on research in counselling and psychotherapy teaching and practice. Yet this book,... (more)
Theories of Counseling and Therapy: An Experiential Approach: Second Edition
A core text for courses on Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, this book represents an experiential approach to understanding and applying theory. It is written in a student friendly style that... (more)
Person-Centred Counselling in a Nutshell: Second Edition
This pocket-sized book is the ideal starting place for those new to person-centred counselling. The revised new edition provides a concise, yet thoroughly up-to-date introduction to the theory and... (more)
Developing Your Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills and Practice
This book offers a helping hand to trainees wishing to make the transition to the next level in their counselling and psychotherapy training. With wide-ranging content closely aligned to actual... (more)
Counselling in a Nutshell: Second Edition
Counselling in a Nutshell does what it says on the tin - it is the most concise, accessible and AFFORDABLE introduction to counselling in general. In this second edition Professor Windy Dryden... (more)