Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law

 

This is a book for the current times, where the professions are experiencing a heightened concern for ethical behaviour among their practitioners. Peter Jenkins appreciates the dilemmas facing the professions offering counselling and psychotherapy, especially that of the protected space versus the protected professional. Helpful to the reader are the boxes and case studies throughout the text. The boxes outline key points. The case studies are excerpts from law reports, published personal accounts by clients and books by therapists and bring immediacy and life to the concepts. While directed at a UK audience of counsellors and psychotherapists, this book is suitable for the Australian context. This is a valuable book for those practicing counselling and psychotherapy. -- Cecelia Winkelman * Journal of Family Studies *

 

Despite requiring real concentration, this is an essential read for counsellors and psychotherapists irrespective of background and theoretical orientation. Trainers, supervisors and agency coordinators especially would benefit from the up to date material contained here. -- Therapy Today

 

Jenkins′ book makes the law relevant, understandable and manageable to counsellors and psychotherapists. It makes clear, reassuring and essential reading for therapists in training as well as those in practice. [All] counsellors and psychotherapisys need to be up to speed with the law and with how it relates to their work. This book is more than timely with the impending introduction of regulation, and the fact that increasingly the work of counsellors and psychotherapists is being subjected to legal scrutiny. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

 

Peter Jenkins has consulted widely over the content of this book, both within the psychological therapies field and with legal eagles. [His] use of clear flow diagrams and comparison boxes enable the reader to identify the similarities and differences between professional and moral/ethical debates. It is a thoroughly researched and accessible text. -- Association for University and College Counselling Journal

 

A comprehensive overview of a rapidly evolving field. This book represents a helpful addition to practitioners′ bookshelves as a reference work, but also a beneficial read to stimulate thoughtful responses to practical dilemmas. It provides a good support to both therapeutic and supervision practices across the spectrum of experience and theoretical models. -- The Psychotherapist
A fascinating read about the interface between counselling and law -- Dr Glynis Van Der Hoek * drupal *
This is a good book in an area where legal books are limited. The book gives a good introduction to the legal principles relating to counselling and psychotherapy. The case studies are useful in applying legal principles to issues in practice. As the focus is on the English legal system the book will be a refernce text for students. -- Miss Helen O'Shea * drupal *
A most valuable addition to our library. -- Mr Gerald Willmore * drupal *
Comprehensive and readable guide to working within the Law. -- Mr James Pope * drupal *
An absolute must read for all Foundation Degree Students.

This book leaves no stone unturned with it′s comprehensive coverage of the topic.

The case studies are perfect for new students struggling with the abstract as it gives something concrete and simple to follow.

I appreciated the straight forward and easy to track layout of the book. -- Mr Richard Carroll * drupal *
A standard on this topic which is readable and easy for students to use -- Mr Simon O'Donohoe * drupal *
This book already exists on our recommended reading list for the module Personal and Professional Development Ethics and the Law. I have recommended this title to my students. It has benifited me with the delivery of this module. -- Mrs Gisela Oates * drupal *
Clear, concise access to understanding and applying the law in relation to counselling and psychotherapy. Provides key overview of the impact of the law for counsellors. Enables students to recognise their ethical boundaries within the therapeutic environment. -- Mrs Valentina Bowley * drupal *
this is an excellent book. But it will be a suplemental reading. -- Ms Fatima Peters * drupal *
This is quite the best and most interesting book I have read on the subject of the law related to issues specific to professionals dealing with mental health. Although the primary audience is those working in the counselling and psychotherapy fields, the book is also highly recommended for mental health nursing students and students of any discipline who are interested in case and common law outside of the Mental Health Act. An excellent book. -- Ms Jane Horrex * drup