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An introduction to counselling, this text deals with all aspects of the field, from the psychodynamic to the existential. It contains a collection of different counselling techniques for use when dealing with people who requiring counselling services, case studies and practice exercises. Also included in the study are explanations of eclecticism and the historical background to theories. This book is designed for students taking introductory counselling courses and basic counselling studies, trainee nurses and hospital workers involved in Project 2000.

The new edition of A Practical Approach to Counselling remains the ideal text for students on introductory, foundation and certificate level courses.
The book deals with all aspects of counselling, including psychodynamic, person-centred, group, Gestalt, transactional, rational-emotive and behavioural. There is also a new section examining the latest psychodynamic approaches. Every chapter contains a detailed case study to ensure easy understanding of critical issues. Vitally, the author also demystifies the concept of 'eclecticism' - the term used to describe the process of selecting methods from a variety of therapeutic systems, while taking into consideration the fact that each client is a unique person with individual needs.
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updated case studies in every chapter
full historical background to all theories
a comprehensive explanation of the latest terminology
details of counselling associations and organisations
This text will prove invaluable to students taking introductory counselling and basic counselling courses, and also to trainee nurses and hospital workers.
Margaret Hough is a Lecturer in Counselling Studies at Llandrillo College of Further Education.