Counselling Suicidal Clients

′Andrew Reeves has produced a timely and challenging book that maintains a vital

balance between scholarship, original research, clinical insight, practical

application and an evident compassion for those in such need′ -
European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling

A thought provoking text on this complex subject. Important reading for all trainee counsellors. -- Dr Clare Green * drupal *
This is an excellent book, very sensitively written. The overall structure is well balanced. It contains a lot of very helpful teaching material that can be utilised in the Mental Health & recovery Module -- Dr Derek Farrell * drupal *
A clear insight into the subject. A great book -- Miss Nicola Lord * drupal *
A fantasic look at counselling thiose who are suicidal, a really interestig book well written and informative on a very difficult area. -- Miss Sam Ford * drupal *
This is a useful book for humanistic psychotherapists who engage with social constructs, public health policy, public and voluntary services, and the traumas, needs and choices of their clients. It raises critical questions and does not reach for quick answers to complex dilemmas. -- Mr Gerry Myers * drupal *
Counselling suicidal clients can be an exhausting and emotionally demanding process; this publication supports the practitioner to work safely, ethically and compassionately. -- Mr Richard Carroll * drupal *
Interesting and very practical -- Mr Sivan Koran * drupal *
An excellent text which addresses the issues associated with suicidal clients in an accessible way -- Mrs Anne Lawton * drupal *
this is really in depth, covering all aspects, and will enable our students to learn how to work effectively with clients who may be suicidal, during their placement, and later when qualified -- Mrs Debbie Forde * drupal *
Brilliant book. Covers essential issues in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. Read this and be better prepared should a client develop suicidal ideation. -- Mrs Izzy Poyntz * drupal *
A good book for staff to access but not suitable for students -- Mrs Jan Roberts * drupal *
A useful text for trainees who have a specific interest in this area. The book was not as useful for basic training as others I have come across. -- Mrs Julie Wyman * drupal *
this is a must for all trainee counsellors -- Mrs Mary Sherrill * drupal *
This is an excellent book, and one I′ll be using on several modules. It guides the reader clearly through the various stages of working with suicidal clients, outlining some of the main challenges and difficulties. A very useful resource for trainees and experienced clinicians alike -- Ms Jane Keeton * drupal *
an excellent resource for students, practitioners and researchers. long overdue.
informative and written with compassion -- Ms Julia Martin * drupal *
This is an interesting, informed text that includes guidance relevant to working with a variety of client groups. We will be adding this to our course recommended reading list for this reason. -- Ms Kirsten Amis * drupal *
Very clear and structured text book.
Valuable and thought provoking, Andrew Reeves captures the essence of some of the dilemmas around open discussions with clients.

This book proves to be a good resource to critically evaluate work with clients who are often invisible or misunderstood. -- Ms Patricia Gagni * drupal *
Together with the Tightropes DVD this is an excellent resource on understanding and working with suicidal clients. -- Ms Raje Suzanne Airey * drupal *
Will be used as a supplemental text at Keystone College, the other college I teach at. -- Ms Rebekah Nazarchuk * drupal *
the recommended book for the topic on the MSc course. very comprehensive thought provoking and readable -- Ms Shona Neal * drupal *