A-Z of Counselling Theory & Practice

Now in its third edition, this key text continues to be of major importance to practitioners and students of counselling alike.Using the successful A-Z format, the author gives a detailed yet comprehensible overview of both common and less-known theories of counselling, sitting practical applications alongside theoretical aspects. This well-known text can be used at two levels: as a comprehensive resource of counselling theory and practice for full-time counsellors and students and as a useful reference tool for health care professionals for whom counselling is an intrinsic part of daily practice.Key features: new entries on subjects such as Counselling Ethics, Pastoral Counselling and Stigma; many existing entries have been substantially rewritten; alphabetized listing makes entries easy to find; and broad range of terms and reference sources.