Main description:

An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy takes professional trainees through the entire therapeutic process, introducing the theory and applying it to real-life practice. It is, in short, an authoritative introduction to everything a trainee needs to know to become a professional therapist. Drawing on years of experience as a counselling practitioner and researcher, Andrew Reeves provides a uniquely practical consideration of counselling and psychotherapy theory, linked to the development of appropriate skills and located within the context of therapeutic practice today. Engagingly and accessibly written, the book is packed with learning features including: " Chapter Overviews and Summaries " Discussion Points " A Glossary " Indicated Further Reading and Important Websites " Skills Practise sections " Pause for Reflection sections and Discussion Points at the end of each chapter allow the reader to reflect on learning and consider key aspects of the chapter " Scenarios, illustrating key ideas in action across settings and modalities " Case Studies and detailed vignettes, including several repeating cases provide comparison between modalities or contexts.
This groundbreaking textbook represents a benchmark in understanding - and applying - the principles and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Andrew Reeves is a counsellor at the University of Liverpool and Editor of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal.

Contents:

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: From Theory to Practice PART ONE: SETTING THE CONTEXT Becoming a Counsellor or Psychotherapist: The Training Journey Principal Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches and Skills Professional Settings and Organisations Law, Policy, Values and Ethics PART TWO: THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP Clients and Presenting Issues Managing Aspects of the Therapeutic Relationship Challenges in the Therapeutic Relationship Working with Diversity and Difference PART THREE: THE PROFESSIONAL SELF Managing Professional Responsibilities Supervision and Consultation Counselling, Psychotherapy and Research Endings and the Next Steps