Counselling Books
Philosophy's Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy
In Philosophy's Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Peter Raabe argues that philosophy is an effective method in treating mental illness. Calling for a paradigm shift away from the standard belief... (more)
Group Activities for Personal Development: A Group Leader's Handbook
Aimed at professionals working with groups that are developing social skills and exploring relationships, this photocopiable handbook is a vital collection of workshops covering specific themes. Each... (more)
Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians
A guide for therapists and counselors, Pre-Marital Counseling addresses the common problems couples face when starting or considering marriage. This step-by-step guide teaches specific intervention... (more)
Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People: Introducing Social Pedagogy
For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide identifies... (more)
Counselling and Helping: Second Edition
This new edition - based on the original book by Steve Murgatroyd - is an indispensable introduction to the core principles of counselling for those interested in counselling and those considering... (more)
Core Approaches in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Core Approaches in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a comprehensive guide to the four main psychological approaches (Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Behavioural and Cognitive) and introduces several of... (more)
Philosophical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Encounters with Four Questions about Knowing, Effectiveness, and Truth
To become a counselor or psychotherapist, one must learn a confusing and conceptually disconnected array of theories, techniques, and ideologies. For instance, CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic... (more)
Finding Love in the Looking Glass: A Book of Counselling Case Stories
Never has there been such a hunger to understand relationships, both with our self and with others, and this book contains valuable insights into the fascinating and dynamic dialogues between clients... (more)
Hope in Counselling and Psychotherapy
It has long been understood that engendering 'hope' is at the heart of the very aims and motivations of counselling, but until now, little attempt has been made to actually explain how and why it may... (more)
The Counsellor's Guide to Personality: Preferences, Motives and Life Stories
This text offers a wide-ranging, integrated, comprehensive introduction to the field of personality differences for counsellors, looking at the key theories and exploring their application to... (more)
Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools
A text and workbook designed to help aspiring school practitioners (school psychologists, school counsellors, and school social workers) gain the necessary theoretical background and skill set to... (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)
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)
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)
Counselling Older People with Alcohol Problems
Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over, and providing effective counselling services to this growing client group requires a unique and specialised... (more)
Supervision as Collaboration in the Human Services: Building a Learning Culture
Key aspects of a learning organization and the process of organizational learning are explored in this volume as they apply across a variety of human services, including social, mental health,... (more)
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)
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)
What's Wrong With Us?: The Anthropathology Thesis
In this revolutionary text, the author explains "anthropathology" which, in part, is the invisible milieu we are born into, leading to a society created by human beings that is, in the author's view,... (more)
Memories After Abortion
Aims to explain and increase the understanding of the abortion problem as well as encourage more discussion and reflection on this complex issue. This book also contains stories told by young people... (more)
Enhancing Self-Esteem: A Self-Esteem Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities
Maintaining healthy levels of self-esteem is key to leading a positive and fulfilled life, but for many people with a disability it can be difficult when faced with the additional challenges they... (more)
Is Counselling Training for You?:
An introduction to counsellor training which aims to help people assess their strengths and weaknesses and to decide if they have the right qualities to succeed. It discusses the realities, demands... (more)
Still Small Voice: An Introduction to Pastoral Counselling
This volume which offers an introduction to pastoral counselling, has been fully revised and updated to take account of advances in the theory and practice of pastoral counselling. (more)
Basic Skills in Psychotherapy and Counseling
This accessible text aims to prepare students for beginning mental health practice by helping to develop an overall appreciation of counselling and psychotherapy. It discusses the basic skills needed... (more)