Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy

This second edition of Anti-discriminatory counselling practice demands a place on every counsellor′s bookshelf. Through examining discrimination in such areas as sexuality, gender, race and class, and exploring how counsellors can face these challenges in constructive and effective ways, it makes a major contribution to the advancement of counselling practice.

Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde

This pioneering book is a bold and much needed undertaking. It is timely, highly organized, extremely informative and practical, with many useful suggestions. The authors have done the counselling and psychotherapy profession a great favour by gathering diverse authors to educate and stimulate those of us who are therapists.

Natalie Rogers, founder of the Person-Centered Expressive Therapy Institute

Essential reading for students training in counselling and psychotherapy. Well written and accessible. -- Dr Christine Stevens * drupal *
Good for our Module on Respect in the IAPT course for Psychological Well being Practitioners -- Dr Nimmi Hutnik * drupal *
An excellent text on a much under-appreciated and under-applied subject. Far too many people assume good practice whereas it deserves the level of attention and change in best practice recommended in this fascinating and thoughtful book. -- Dr Stephen Goss * drupal *
This book challenges the reader to examine their own beliefs and cultural stereotypes. It is daring and still timely and for anyone passionate about social justice this is a must read, -- Miss Delrose Bowes * drupal *
Very helpful to have an up to date edition. Valuable material for teaching our Difference and Diversity course. -- Mr Gerald Willmore * drupal *
Useful volume covering the legal and ethical issues around the diversity of client practice. -- Mr James Pope * drupal *
very relevant for Diversity module. Excellent. -- Mr Marc Tomlinson * drupal *
A useful reference with both background research and contextually focussed information. -- Mr Mike Bancroft * drupal *
A thorough examination of the issue of discrimination in areas such as gender, sexuality, race and class. -- Mr Peter Beven * drupal *
This publication demonstrates perfectly the link between law and practice.

It is helpfully divided into sections that represent different organisational settings with clear examples that support this. -- Mr Richard Carroll * drupal *
An excellent text that is both academic in content and practical in use thanks to the various exercises detailed within the pages. The depth of knowledge shown by all of the authors brought together with the range of topics covered under the umbrella term ′anti-discriminatory practice′ highlights the point that a lot of these areas tend to be left out of difference and diversity training schedules. This book has now been taken on as a core text for the Diversity unit within our Foundation Degree. -- Mr Trevor Smith * drupal *
An invaluable book that addresses various facets of discrimination in Counselling and Psychotherapy. It acknowledges and examines discrimination in clinical practice and guides trainees and practitioners in addressing them. -- Mrs Ana Paula Wellbrook * drupal *
this is an essential read for anyone in counselling training -- Mrs Deborah Regan * drupal *
Highly recommended reading -- Mrs Sarah Jones * drupal *
Interesting reading, valid chapters - particularly like the reflective exercises for students in some chapters -- Ms Ani De la prida * drupal *
Clearly written and accessible book informing counsellors, & other helping professionals, on all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice. Case studies and exercises add dimension & illustration. This is an in-depth look at discrimination in many areas of contemporary society, which may be suited to students of diploma level, & above. There is much of interest for everyone, though, and the exercises would certainly be relevant for skills level students. -- Ms Helene Baker * drupal *
Like the linking of theory to practice and the case studies. Presentation in boxes helpful. Short chapters on specific topics make it useful for students to tip into as well as read in a more systematic way. Range of topics helpful to identify plethora of ways in which individuals can experience discrimination. Edited volume exposes readers to a range of views and writers -- Ms Lynne Lacock * drupal *
A very necessary addition to the literature surrounding anti discriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. However, even within this book, there is a reference to people "suffering" from their disability. It would be good to see all traces of such language eradicated in a future reprint." -- Ms Mhairi Thurston * drupal *