An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice

by John McLeod

John McLeod’s bestseller provides a comprehensive, research-informed overview of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. This new edition has been expanded to cover emerging aspects of contemporary practice, such as debates around neuroscience and integration; third-wave cognitive–behavioural therapies such as ACT, mindfulness and FAP; the experience of being a client; motivational interviewing; interpersonal psychotherapy; social dimensions of therapy; leaving therapy; gender and sexuality; spirituality; and key counselling and therapeutic skills and techniques

Genres: Counselling

1448 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 16, 2019

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Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely incredible resource. Fascinating content, sensitive to a wide range of philosophical and political concerns and their intersection with counselling practice. Honestly, I'm amazed that this book exists. It touched on so many areas of interest for me and I feel very fortunate and inspired to have read it in my first year of studying counselling and psychotherapy.

[Bryony · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really accessible introduction to a wide variety of issues and approaches within counselling and psychotherapy. McLeod points to a lot of great research and I enjoyed the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter.

[Maciej Cirka · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book that introduced me to the world of psychotherapy, which I didn’t understand back then. Love it.