First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition)

Pete Sanders, Paula J. Williams, Andy Rogers

ISBN 10: 1910919381 / ISBN 13: 9781910919385

Published by PCCS Books, GB, 2021

About this Item

This 5th edition of the bestselling introduction to counselling is thoroughly revised and updated. Pete Sanders, Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers position counselling in contemporary society and render the theory, practice and origins of counselling understandable to all. Other short contributions explore the role of power, language and race in the field of counselling.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781910919385

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition)
• Publisher: PCCS Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910919381
• ISBN 13: 9781910919385
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 560 grams

About this title

Synopsis

First Steps in Counselling is essentially a book about helping. This fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in the role and practice of counselling in the 21st century. It is for anyone thinking of becoming a counsellor, working or volunteering in a role that requires helping and listening skills, or simply caring for someone. It explains in clear language what counselling is, the theories on which it is based, how it works and how it is positioned in relation to contemporary debates about culture, politics, language, race and power. This is not a ‘how to help’ manual; rather it is a questioning, curious, explorative and challenging companion. It aims to be your guide along whichever route you are taking, answer your questions and help you decide if you want to take your interest in counselling to the next steps. First Steps in Counselling remains the text of choice for students and tutors of introductory courses. With contributions from Eugene Ellis, Igi/Lyndsey Moon and Clare Shaw.

About the Author

Pete Sanders spent over 30 years practising as a counsellor, educator and clinical supervisor. He has written, co-written and edited numerous books, chapters and papers on many aspects of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health.