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The Therapy Relationship: A Special Kind of Friendship

Author(s) : Richard Hallam

Reviews and Endorsements

‘The Therapy Relationship is a richly-detailed yet accessible exposition of the therapist-client relationship. Workers in the therapy industry will find the analysis thought-provoking and the practical information useful. This account will deepen debate leading to a more honest recognition of what therapy is, and a more nuanced approach to its regulation.’
–– Lih-Mei Liao, PhD, FBPsS, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

‘Dr Hallam has written an excellent and highly readable book that effectively demystifies psychotherapy and clarifies contemporary issues and understandings in the field. The book is intended and appropriate both for readers who know relatively little about psychotherapy and for those already working in the field. Dr Hallam has provided material that will enable the layperson to become more aware of the approaches to therapy that are most widely practiced, and become more confident and informed about approaches and processes of psychotherapy. Practitioners will also benefit from its clear, thoughtful and up-to-date discussions of issues related to therapeutic effectiveness, therapeutic process, self-help programs, and professional ethics. I highly recommend Dr Hallam’s new book to both lay and professional audiences.’
–– Glenn D. Shean, PhD, Professor of Psychology, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

‘We think we know what a psychotherapist is, but what is he or she really? A healer or shaman, a storyteller, or a technician impartially applying scientific knowledge? Richard Hallam delves steadily into this question and arrives at the surprising answer, “none of the above”; rather, the psychotherapist is a “special kind of friend”. This book provides a distinct perspective that will be of interest to both beginning and advanced therapists, potential and long-time users of psychotherapy, and anyone interested in the important broader issues that form the context for the stimulating and engaging exploration Hallam provides.’
–– Gary Brown, Senior Lecturer, Psychology Department, Royal Holloway University of London