Introduction to Counselling

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