Brief Counselling

Outlines the basic principles and techniques of solution talk counseling, which combines elements from the solution-focused and narrative approaches to therapy. The authors, who are freelance counselors in Britain, examine the structure of the first counseling session as well as subsequent sessions, and provide examples of the issues that arise about personal relationships, work, abuse, and loneliness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Judith Milner is a freelance counselor and trainer. Patrick O’Byrne is a freelance counselor, supervisor, and family mediator.