Therapists in Court: Providing Evidence and Supporting Witnesses

Therapists in Court is the first in a series of handbooks providing legal guidance for practitioners from all the talking therapies, including counselling, psychotherapy and psychology. For many practitioners, becoming involved in a court case is a frightening and disturbing experience. The tone of legal letters and the adversarial atmosphere of a courtroom is very different from the usual working environment of therapists. This book is written for practitioners who come into contact with the legal system through their work. Providing clear practical guidance backed up with illuminating examples, it is an invaluable source of information in situations such as: responding to a solicitor's letter; supporting a witness in their preparation to appear in court; being called as a witness.