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Person-centred therapy books
Client-centred therapy support for trainee and practising therapists
Person-centred therapy is a humanistic approach developed by Carl Rogers in the 1950s. Human beings have an innate tendency to develop themselves, and this tendency can often become distorted. The person-centred approach makes the client’s own perception central to the therapy.
Learn about person-centred therapy: 5 books to help you
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Understanding Person-Centred Counselling: A Personal Journey
This book provides a key introduction to the theory, concepts and practice of the person-centred approach through the lens of the practitioner’s experience and personal development. Writing as someone who has been through real-life challenges and has developed and learned as a result, the author’s strikingly personal style not only helps to contextualise complex and nuanced theory but makes this a truly unique book about real person-centred practice and experience.
Person-Centred Counselling in Action
This bestselling book maintains the accessibility and verve of previous editions while incorporating new developments in the person-centred approach. John McLeod joins authors Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field.
"A detailed analysis of the person-centred approach to counselling which will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding to a critical level. Key concepts are explained in depth and illustrated with appropriate examples."
- Mrs Suzi Smale, Psychology, Petroc College
Person-Centred Counselling in a Nutshell
Providing a concise introduction to the theory and practice of person-centred counselling, Person-Centred Counselling in a Nutshell is the ideal place to start for anyone reading about the approach for the first time.
Person-Centred and Experiential Therapies: Contemporary Approaches and Issues in Practice
An essential new guide for any person-centred trainee or practitioner, this book offers a unique focus on how to practise the various contemporary person-centred therapies. Written by leading UK-based and international authors, this authoritative and thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone keen to understand the many approaches of person-centred therapy.
Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression
This practical, complete guide on humanistic counselling covers evidence-based practice, person-centred and experiential therapies, the counselling for depression competence framework, case studies, training, supervision, and research.