ABSTRACT
This is the first textbook to provide a complete overview of counselling psychology. Covering not only the underlying principles and philosophy of the profession, it offers a uniquely applied perspective in a concise, student-friendly format.
From the relationship between research and practice to key ethical and professional issues, the book is written by some of the most eminent academic and practising psychologists in the field. It initially defines what counselling psychology and a therapeutic relationship involves, before outlining the range of approaches that can be taken with clients, from CBT to psychodynamic perspectives, and the journey of training through to working as a counselling psychologist.
Supported by case studies and a range of features to illustrate how theory can be applied to practice, this is the ideal companion for courses in applied counselling psychology. The integrated and interactive approach covers the personal and professional issues which counselling psychologists face, making this the definitive introduction for any student of this growing field of study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section 1|18 pages
Background
section 2|50 pages
Principles of clinical practice
section 3|64 pages
Applications of theory to practice
section 4|31 pages
Personal and professional issues in counselling psychology
section 5|33 pages
Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
section 6|49 pages
Developments, training, roles and competencies