Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy

by Janet Tolan, Rose Cameron

This best-selling classic has guided thousands of students and practitioners step-by-step through the skills and theory of the person-centred approach.

Fully updated, the Third Edition includes numerous new exercises and case studies, a thoroughly-revised chapter on recent debates and developments, as well as two important new chapters Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy  remains an essential introduction for those beginning their training as well as more experienced practitioners keen to expand their range.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction

248 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2003

Reviews

[Afifa Afreen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Ahlam Tariq · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book explains the basic concepts of person-centred therapy fairly well, and gives a philosophical overview of the importance of person-centred therapy. It has many useful examples such as how to deal with clients who lie about something important in their lives and examples such as these add to my understanding of a therapeutic relationship and are quite helpful, but I would not recommend this book as an introductory text to students new to this technique.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a solid step-by-step introduction to person-centered therapy. Tolan and Cameron provide ample material to think about, exercises to stretch the therapist, and strategically developing ideas throughout the book. However, some chapters are much more simplistic than they should be overall it's a strong addition to any therapist from the PC modality. It's also organized in a lively and easy-to-digest way.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the few introductory PCC books that properly covers the contradictions, social contexts, dynamics of power in the relationship, newer research, debates and radical approaches. I'd say it's more essential than a lot of students are made aware of.

[VintageScorpioQueen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite person-centred counselling book so far. Informative, covered all aspects of theory, incorporating new research into the 'other characteristic'.

[Molly Riordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely helpful

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read. Well structured. Lots of follow up reading lists. Good starting point.

[Lena Nisula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and easy to follow. Very interesting but it left me wondering if person-centred counselling or psychotherapy is effective. It seems a bit "soft" and vague. As a credit to the book it made me want to know more.