An Introduction to Counselling

This bestseller provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The book has been thoroughly updated with new references and examples and now has information on topics such as:

• Transactional analysis
• The use of natural environment in counselling
• The contribution of arts-based approaches
• Integrating theory into practice

To help readers, the author has extended the introduction to the book in order to outline the aims of the book and explain its structure so that this is clear to the reader from the outset.

The pedagogy of this edition has also been improved in order to enhance learning. Each chapter includes:

• Topics for further discussion
• Key terms and concepts
• Suggested further reading
• Case studies and illustrations

This book remains the book of choice for students and tutors on introductory counselling courses.

Disc. cultural & historic origins; various approach- es; systems analyses; multiculturalism; process issues, etc

McLeod (counseling, University of Abertay Dundee, UK) introduces the theory and practice of counseling and therapy in an accessible yet sophisticated style. He covers core approaches, placing each in its social and historical context, and introduces a range of contemporary approaches. This third edition includes new chapters on philosophical counseling and the counseling relationship, plus new case studies. The book is distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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For beginning and experienced practitioners, a comprehensive introduction to current issues in the theory and practice of counselling. Reviews the core approaches, considers (without answering) questions of professional practice, and the impact of social and cultural influences. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

John McLeod is Professor of Counselling at the University of Abertay Dundee, having previously taught at Keele University and Wolverhampton University. He has practised in a range of counselling settings, as well as being involved in training, research and consultancy with many occupational groups, including nurses, social workers and emergency services personnel. The author of six books and more than fifty articles and chapters on various aspects of counselling and psychotherapy, he is currently editor of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research