Counselling Books
Attachment and Dynamic Practice: An Integrative Guide for Social Workers and Other Clinicians
Contemporary attachment theory both enriches our understanding of human development and informs clinical practice. It examines the relational bonds between young children and their caregivers and... (more)
The Practitioner's Handbook
An essential guide to professional development written for qualified practitioners as well as those nearing the end of their training. Written in a friendly and informal style, this new text seeks to... (more)
Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law: Second Edition
This is the long-awaited second edition of Peter Jenkins' comprehensive introduction to legal issues in relation to counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. This text has been fully updated to... (more)
Psychology of Working: A New Perspective for Career Development, Counseling, and Public Policy
In this original and major new work, David Blustein places working at the same level of attention for social and behavioral scientists and psychotherapists as other major life concerns, like intimate... (more)
What's Wrong With Us?: The Anthropathology Thesis
In this revolutionary text, the author explains "anthropathology" which, in part, is the invisible milieu we are born into, leading to a society created by human beings that is, in the author's view,... (more)
Anger Management: An Anger Management Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities
The training program consists of 12 fully-scripted sessions, dealing with topics such as, recognising feelings of anger, learning to relax and think calmly, and being assertive and handling problems... (more)
Social Work: A Companion to Learning
"Social Work: A Companion to Learning" is an exciting and definitive new book that will equip readers with the core knowledge and skills they need to successfully complete their social work training,... (more)
Humanising Psychiatry and Mental Health: The Challenge of the Person-centred Approach
'In this book I explore the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centred approach in the context of both contemporary psychiatry and mental health services provided by the NHS. In so doing,... (more)
Listening Helpfully: How to Develop Your Counselling Skills
Does your job place you in positions where you need the ability to 'listen helpfully'? Are you thinking of counselling as a career? This practical book will answer all questions and teach the basic... (more)
Mental Health in Schools: A Guide to Pastoral and Curriculum Provision
Mental Health is now a mandatory component of the PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) curriculum. "Mental Health in Schools" is a practical guide for teachers, explaining the difference... (more)
Memories After Abortion
Aims to explain and increase the understanding of the abortion problem as well as encourage more discussion and reflection on this complex issue. This book also contains stories told by young people... (more)
Counselling for Death and Dying: Person-centred Dialogues
What happens to a person emotionally, psychologically and spiritually when confronted by the reality of the death of a loved one, the impending death of someone close to them, or their own death? As... (more)
Care-Giving in Dementia: Research and Application: Volume 4
Dealing with the field of care-giving in dementia, this book presents the developments in its diagnosis, treatment and care. It covers topics, such as: visuo-perceptual changes in Alzheimer's... (more)
Psychotherapy and Counselling for Depression: Third Edition
"Psychotherapy and Counselling for Depression: Third Edition", is an introduction to the subject of depression and the counselling strategies used to help people who are suffering from this most... (more)
Spirituality in Counselling and Psychotherapy
By exploring different perspectives on religion and spirituality, this book provides therapists with the grounding they need to introduce spiritually-centred counseling into their practice. It... (more)
Counselling for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Third Edition
Covering the full spectrum of post-traumatic states, "Counselling for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" provides a clear and detailed account of how these states can be recognised and includes chapters... (more)
The Purpose of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Michael Bennett argues that the theory and practice of these fields have failed to live up to their therapeutic and social/political promise. An increased concern with professionalization and other... (more)
Impact Techniques for Therapists
Impact Therapy, developed by Ed Jacobs in 1992, is a form of counseling that uses multisensory techniques and tools in order to integrate therapist-client exchanges on not only a verbal but also... (more)
Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: Third Edition
This book provides practical strategies for those new to counselling in this field. This updated and expanded edition provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of counselling... (more)
Preventing Prejudice: A Guide for Counselors, Educators and Parents: Second Edition
The second edition of "Preventing Prejudice" has been completely revised and expanded to provide the most up-to-date and extensive coverage of prejudice and racism currently available. It also... (more)
Person-Centred Counselling Psychology: An Introduction
"Person-Centred Counselling Psychology" is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Focusing on the psychological underpinnings of the approach, Ewan... (more)
Understanding Career Counselling: Theory, Research and Practice
"Understanding Career Counselling" explores the theory, research and practice of career counselling from a British perspective and brings them together in one concise volume. It addresses exactly... (more)
Models of Care for Drug Service Provision
'Models of Care for Drug Service Provision' encourages a greater understanding of the Models of Care system, and how it can be used in the interest of clients health and well-being. It describes the... (more)
Women Who Sexually Abuse Children
Until recently, the topic of female sexual offenders remained under-researched, and many incorrect assumptions and beliefs still surround the subject. This book is organised in to five parts around... (more)
Working in Group Care: Social Work and Social Care in Residential and Day Care Settings
Working in group care (ie: residential and day services) is a challenging and complex task, demanding great skill, patience, knowledge and understanding. This book explains how the best practice can... (more)
Counselling for Eating Disorders in Women: Person-Centred Dialogues
Focuses on women whose eating patterns have generated side-effects on other aspects of their lives such as work, health and family. This book is useful for trainees and experienced counsellors,... (more)
Integrating Traditional Healing Practices into Counseling and Psychotherapy
Traditional Healing Practices into Counseling and Psychotherapy seeks to define, redefine and identify indigenous and traditional healing in the context of North American and Western European health... (more)
Advanced Skills and Interventions in Therapeutic Counselling
Providing the reader with an understanding of the personality, this book reviews fundamentals of the counselling process. Giving the reader a means to assess clients, it gives illustrations for each... (more)