Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy: An Introduction to the Different Approaches - Softcover

Joseph, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230576370 ISBN 13: 9780230576377

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2010

Synopsis

This authoritative overview of the main approaches to counselling and psychotherapy offers a uniquely concise and systematic framework for understanding and comparing different models of working.

Bringing together the philosophical and practical elements of a wide range of psychological therapies, Stephen Joseph examines the assumptions and values that underpin different understandings of mental distress and the various approaches to psychological assessment and treatment. He sets his discussion in the context of the contemporary drive towards evidence-based practice.

In particular, he:

shows how the psychological therapies are affected by philosophy and theory

brings together psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic ideas in one clear and easily navigable structure

features well-chosen case studies that are revisited in each theoretical model

includes handy summary charts, new ‘topics for reflection’, and a full glossary.This is a versatile and approachable text which offers an essential starting-point for students on counselling and psychotherapy courses; those training to work in psychological therapy services; or students taking counselling psychology, clinical psychology or mental health courses at advanced and postgraduate level.

About this title

About the Author

STEPHEN JOSEPH is Professor of Psychology, Health and Social Care at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he is co-director of the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth, and an Honorary Consultant Psychologist in Psychotherapy in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. He is a senior practitioner member of the British Psychological Society's Register of Psychologists specializing in Psychotherapy.

Review

Praise for the first edition:
 “What a find this book is! For me, certainly, but also for any student, practitioner, teacher, or researcher in the field...perhaps even for the thoughtful consumer, or indeed any onlooker interested in the state of the art today.” —Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

"It fills a real gap for all who would like a straightforward introduction... regardless of whether they adopt a psychodynamic, humanistic or cognitive behavioural approach... Clearly and accessibly written, with case examples that bring the theory to life, this is a highly recommended book." —Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0230576370
• ISBN 13: 9780230576377
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200