This bestseller provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The book has been thoroughly updated with new references and examples and now has information on topics such as:

Transactional analysis

The use of natural environment in counselling

The contribution of arts-based approaches

Integrating theory into practice

To help readers, the author has extended the introduction to the book in order to outline the aims of the book and explain its structure so that this is clear to the reader from the outset.

The pedagogy of this edition has also been improved in order to enhance learning. Each chapter includes:

Topics for further discussion

Key terms and concepts

Suggested further reading

Case studies and illustrations

This book remains the book of choice for students and tutors on introductory counselling courses.