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Reviews of the first edition: "If you haven't readthis book, read it - no matter how much you think you already know" - Counselling in Medical Settings "The author has the capacity to summarise great amounts of material that kept whetting my appetite ... every paragraph is a sign of thoughtful evaluation and selection" - Journal of Family Studies "...a well-balanced critique of the main approaches to counselling andtherapy ... Importantly, the author focuses equally on professional issues...The book is well-structured and clearly written, and will be ideal for anyone starting out in training in the area. It will also be of great use to those who are currently practising, in consolidating their knowledge and providing a wider context in which to view their practice" - International Journal of Social Psychiatry "...an excellent survey and summary of the disciplines of counselling practice as well as its diversity of styles and beliefs" - The Lancet "...many thought-provoking issues ...excellent...likely to become a classic" - Counselling at Work
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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 Topics for further discussion Key terms and concepts Suggested further reading Case studies and illustrations
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:
This book remains the book of choice for students and tutors on introductory counselling courses.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Through my years of study at Certificate and then Diploma level in counselling, this book was my steadfast companion - even though it was not on the college's reading list! A thorough, easy-to-read, and enjoyable book which gently guides you through the various theories and theorists. I recommend it to those studying in this field.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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Starting out I wanted an easy to read, theoretical, yet pragmatic introduction to counselling. McLeod's book was it. It wasn't a recommended book, but it provided me with a professional insight into the concepts taught on my course in easy to understand, and interesting language. The set questions at the end of each chapter were most welcome, and supplemented the course content brilliantly.
It is a hefty tome, but definitely well worth the outlay for the student counsellor and the interested researcher alike. As a complete beginner, I needed something clear, something that would provide a basic understanding of the approaches and issues involved in counselling. I couldn't have picked a better companion.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone with an interest in Counselling needs this book on their shelf and to dip into it regularly.McLeod has produced a book that is written in a warm friendly style,it demonstrates a great deal of good sense. It goes much further than the title would suggest. All the major theories are explainly clearly and I particularly liked his case studies in boxes.This book invites the reader to actively consider the issues rather than passively accepting the authors opinion, it never preaches. I have found that it complements the excellent Gerald Corey's 'Theory and Practice of Counseling And Psychotherapy',giving a perspective from this side of the Atlantic that is refreshing and welcome.Beg,borrow or steal (or preferably buy) this book,it's worth it's weight in gold.
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A must have for Counselling students!
I bought this book as it was on the recommended reading list for my course and it was always unavailable at the library. Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. Eves
BEWARE
BEWARE: Introduction to Counsellingthis book is only a short version of the 3rd edition. It was very disappointing especially I had started using and writing notes before I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by tara5842
Really good book
Master piece, what more can I say? Haven't compared with the pervious versions, but I assume the case studies are more recent, which is a good thing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lesley
A must have
Absolutely brilliant, a comprehensive cover of counselling theory, a must have for any trainee counsellor, well written and it contains an amazing selection of recommended further... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Menny
This is the book you need for understanding counselling theory.
Having read many books on counselling theory I have found this the best. It's a very thick book and looks overwhelming but has all the information about theory u need to know at... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jay T
good but not for students
the book itself is a good read, but as i am studying to be a counsellor, I needed this book, at first glance it looks the same book at a better price, it is half the book I needed... Read more
Published 13 months ago by imnotjustamum
recommended
when i was about to start my counselling course, i wanted some books to gather some background information. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ms. S. Waudby
Supremely Useful, Accessible and User-friendly Text
An Introduction to Counselling (4th ed) is a very (widely) accessible, user-friendly text inviting the reader to enter, explore at leisure and exit the subject area with much food... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by Ms. Bhavna Raithatha
great
This Book was a great help to my work and arrived in good time in good condition.
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Joshua Chandler
Worth the money
I was not originally going to buy this book because i thought it was a little to expensive but i am glad i eventually gave in and got it because even though the library has it in... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Ms. Vanda L. Rorbach
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