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An introduction to personal counselling for professional and volunteer counsellors and those who train them. The book covers the specific skills required for successful counselling, from listening, reflecting, questioning and summarising and reframing, to challenging self-destructive beliefs and facilitating action. There are numerous examples of dialogue showing how counselling skills are implemented in real situations as well as strategies for managing special counselling situations involving angry, depressed, grieving or suicidal clients. Practical counselling issues are covered, such as keeping records, arranging a counselling room and looking after yourself.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Practical guide for aspiring counsellors and trainers.
Who is this book for?
If you're venturing into counselling or training others, this book can be a helpful resource. It demystifies core skills like listening and questioning with real dialogue examples, making complex concepts approachable. Plus, it offers practical advice for managing different client scenarios and maintaining your well-being, making it a well-rounded starting point.
