Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy

The new edition of Skills in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy provides an invaluable introduction to the skills and awareness that are necessary in order to provide an effective helping relationship to individuals struggling to overcome problems in living. Janet Tolan clearly explains key concepts using vivid examples drawn from extensive professional experience. This book is essential reading for anyone setting out to become a counsellor or psychotherapist, or embarking on a career in social work, teaching or healthcare.

-- John McLeod

This revised edition of a classic in person-centred therapy combines both an accessible introduction to becoming  a practitioner, and an up to date, socially situated, and academically rigorous essential guide.

It is rare to find a single volume that allows beginning students to reflect on their own experience, while remaining academically and theoretically  rigorous. A genuine must have for any serious student.

The reader can expect to be fully engaged with the ideas offered in the new chapter.  This book is an essential read for any new therapist.

-- Carol Wolter-Gustafson

This book is a wonderful resource, very well written, up to date and comprehensively researched. A ′must′ for every person-centred course reading list.

 

 

-- Anja Rutten
Makes the link between counselling skills and person-centred theory very clear. Doesn′t avoid the more complex aspects of Rogers theory of development, but makes this accessible and relevant to new readers. -- Mr Malcolm McMillan * drupal *
This is a good book, ideal for all counselling students and trainees alike. Grounded in person-centred principles, it provides a clear and concise overview of the approach and assists the reader develop their skills by demonstrating how these might be used effectively in a helping relationship. -- Mrs Ana Paula Wellbrook * drupal *
A good companion book for trainee counsellors of all modalities. It highlights key aspects of the therapeutic relationship to help build the foundation for ethical practice.
Each chapter addresses key aspects of the therapeutic dyad and highlights the main points to consider with clear clinical vignettes.
Lots of useful exercises help solidify the learning from each chapter.
-- Mrs Ana Paula Wellbrook * drupal *
A classic. We used the previous edition and I have no reason to change to an alternative. Janet Tolan has inspired so many counselling trainees over the years. -- Mrs Gaynor Avril Boileau * drupal *
highly relevant, useful and helpful for skills -- Mrs Juliana Kate Hopkins * drupal *
This is an accessible text which explains some of the more challenging components of person-centred counselling in a clear and readable manner with appropriate case studies throughout. I would recommend this to Psychology undergraduates who are looking for a concise yet well-written introduction to both the theory and skills of the person-centred approach. -- Mrs Suzi Smale * drupal *
Clear and concise text. Students really liked this book -- Ms Gerri Capper * drupal *
Profound, centered great resource for understanding person centered approach -- Professor Maria del Carmen Montano * drup