Understand Counselling: Learn Counselling Skills For Any Situations

(Paperback, 4th edition)

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Understand Counselling will give you a clear understanding of the main counselling theories and help you develop vital counselling skills. It will introduce you to the three main branches of counselling - psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy - and familiarize you with the key features of each one. Whether you are interested in training as a counsellor, are considering counselling yourself or simply want to become a better communicator, this book will give you confidence and understanding.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of counselling.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you ve learnt and how to use it.

Author Bio

Aileen Milne is a trained and highly experienced counsellor. She has her own private practice and currently works for a counselling agency which provides short-term counselling - both face-to-face and over the telephone - for many companies and organizations throughout the UK. She has worked in both short-term and long-term counselling and with a wide range of issues, giving her a truly comprehensive knowledge base. She both attends and facilitates numerous workshops.