Handbook of Counselling Psychology

by Windy Dryden (Editor), Ray Woolfe (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $4.32

  `This book, without question, must be read by students and practitioners, alike. It is readable, insightful, authoritative, it accurately reflects the development and current status of the profession and is a much welcomed resource' - British Psychological Society Counselling Psychology Review

  `The authors successfully integrate psychological knowledge of life-span development, counselling practice, the helping relationship, the enhancement of psychological well-being and the insights of scientist practitioners in order to clarify the distinctive contribution which counselling psychologists have to offer to the field of counselling and psychotherapy. It is an essential resource for practitioners' - Helen Cowie, University of Surrey Roehampton Institute

  The first account of its kind, this major handbook provides definitive and comprehensive coverage of contemporary counselling psychology. The authors include many of Britain's leading counselling psychologists who provide a thorough, detailed and authoritative examination of all the key areas and concerns in the field: theories and practices; methodology; contexts of practice; psychological interventions; and social, professional and ethical issues.

  Particular emphasis is placed on research and its implications for practice, and careful thought is given to the problems associated with gender, race, disability, social class and sexual orientation faced by today's helping professionals.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $7.01

  This book has done the almost impossible - improve on what was an informative and worthwhile second edition. -

  Gella Richards, Roehampton University, London

  The Handbook of Counselling Psychology continues to be a key resource for people considering undertaking a career as a counselling psychologist, current students and more experienced practitioners. It has continued to develop its focus over time and has justly earned a reputation as a classic text... This book deserves a place on the bookshelf of every Counselling Psychologist. -

  Professor Rachel Tribe, Director of Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and related programmes at the University of East London

  The contents cover key areas of theory and practice include the key issue of reflexivity that is a particular philosophy and signifier of this profession. The articulation of future opportunities highlights some leading-edge ideas.

  Professor Vanja Orlans, Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University

  This third edition of a seminal text reflects new developments with counselling psychology. In six sections, it covers areas such as neuroscience, narrative approaches and post-modernist thinking. New chapters include:

  - the nature of evidence

  - interpreting case material

  - attachment thoery and neuroscience

  - community psychology

  - legal frameworks

  - testing measurement and diagnosis

  - the interface between psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches.

  Special attention has been paid to the research evidence, current issues and debates, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, political and resource issues and illustrative case material.

  The handbook is an essential companion for students and practitioners in the field of counselling psychology, at all stages of their careeer and across the whole range of settings- NHS, education, private and voluntary.