An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
From Theory to Practice
- Andrew Reeves - Associate Professor, Counselling Professions and Mental Health, BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
- key theoretical approaches
- personal development
- counselling skills
- professional settings
- law, policy, values and ethics
- working with difference and diversity
- client and present issues, and more
Learning is also supported by a wealth of online resources such as case studies and videos that show what theory looks like in practice, as well as journal articles to help extend knowledge. This is the essential text for any trainee practitioner, or for anyone needing an introduction to the foundations of counselling theory and practice.
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I have found this book insightful and informative. there are a wide breadth of topics covered within, with current issues addressed in great detail. This book is written in an accessible user friendly way.
An extremely detailed text which provides a thorough overview of the key approaches to counselling and psychotherapy and also considers the practical skills and ethical issues which are central to the counsellor's role. The accompanying videos and student resources are really useful, and I would recommend this to undergraduate students as an excellent introduction to both the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.
This book provides a helpful overview of counselling, particularly for students at Level 3 in their training. It is a helpful reference book, covering a wide variety of theories as well as looking at the practical side of training to be a counsellor. There are useful chapters on ethics, difference and diversity and the therapeutic relationship.
Very good for level 1 and level 2 students helping them to understand key concepts. This is also useful for FE students studying psychology
An excellent book, my students have found it very helpful, informative, accessible and interesting.
I recommend this book for both postgraduate and undergraduate courses in counselling or psychotherapy. The essential elements of counselling and psychotherapy are covered; critical thinking and reflection on reading is built into the text. Each topic is comprehensively summarized. The index is excellent and references are pertinent and up to date.
Essential reading for any undergraduate student of Guidance and Counselling
