Counselling for Depression (Counselling in Practice Series)

Essential interpersonal skills and techniques used in identifying and treating depression are thoroughly explored in this well-written volume. The author explores the complexities of the depressive experience and examines the central issues of abandonment, sense of failure, powerlessness, shame, and guilt inherent in the nature of depression. Using carefully selected illustrations and case studies, the author skillfully traces the steps appropriate at different stages in the therapy process and demonstrates how the therapist can help the client to change. Practical and accessible, counselors, therapists, clinicians, and mental health professionals will find this volume an invaluable addition to their professional toolkit. "This book presents an excellent theoretical and practical overview of a particular approach to counseling for depression....The book is empirically strong on the excellent clinical material that is provided." --International Review of Psychiatry "This is an excellent book for practitioners, for trainees, and even for the lay public. Despite its easy presentation, it is very thorough and accurate, and does a great deal to promote cognitive therapeutic techniques." --Clinical Psychology Forum "This is a clear and succinct account of an expanding area of interest to counsellors. It would make an excellent accompaniment to a course of counselling approaches to cognitive therapy especially at the introductory levels." --International Social Work "This is a useful, practical book, well suited to the needs of student counselors, and helpful to their trainers. Throughout the book, key issues for the counselor in structuring her or his work are set out in boxes--very helpful and quick reference points for trainees and trainers alike." --Self and Society

Paul Gilbert is Professor of Psychology in the Mental Health Research Unit at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.