ABSTRACT
I am extremely encouraged by the increasing interest in the person-centred approach, the growing amount of material being published, and the realisation that relationship is a key factor in positive therapeutic outcome. There is cur rently much debate about theoretical developments within the person-centred world and their application. Discussions on the theme of Rogers’ therapeutic con ditions presented by various key members of the person-centred community have been published (Wyatt, 2001; Haugh and Merry 2001; Bozarth and Wilkins, 2001; Wyatt and Sanders, 2002). Mearns and Thorne (2000) have produced a timely publication revising and developing key aspects of person-centred theory. Wilkins (2003) has produced a book that addresses most effectively many of the criticisms levelled against person-centred working and Embleton Tudor et al. (2004) give an introduction to the person-centred approach that places the theory and practice within a contemporary context.
