The Trainee Handbook: A Guide for Counselling and Psychotherapy Trainees

`The book was refreshingly realistic, recognizing that trainees have lives and commitments outside their training course and that the task of juggling all the different demands is not an easy one.... I would definitely recommend this book to fellow trainees. I think it will become a "must have" at the start of any course and an essential resource to be referred to over and over′ - Counselling Psychology Review

This comprehensive overview and supportive guide to the practical, technical and administrative issues faced by trainees on counselling, counselling psychology and psychotherapy courses encourages trainees to get the most from their courses.

The Trainee Handbook guides trainees through the day-to-day difficulties they are likely to face, addressing specific needs such as finding the right training course, improving written communication skills, and dealing with anxieties often provoked by the practical aspects of training courses. The information and guidance on skills will improve trainees′ course work and help them to be more confident and competent throughout the training process.

Professor Robert Bor trained in the UK, South Africa and the USA. He is a Chartered Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychologist as well as a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is a UKCP Registered Family Therapist, having completed his specialist training at the Tavistock Clinic, London and a clinical member of the Institute of Family Therapy, London. He has a special interest in developing psychological support services for those affected by chronic or acute medical conditions, and especially those with cancer. He has published more than 150 articles and chapters in peer-review publications as well as 20 books on the psychological impact of illness and serves on the editorial board of numerous international journals. He is also the Consulting Psychologist to several leading schools in London including St Pauls School, The Royal Ballet School and JFS. He is an active member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society, consults to Chai Cancer Care in London and he is a Churchill Fellow.

Mary Watts is emeritus professor of psychology and former pro-vice-chancellor for learning and teaching at City, University of London. She combines her knowledge and experience of academic, professional and business development within current freelance roles. A chartered psychologist and registered member of the Health Care Professions Council, Mary has specialisms in health and wellbeing, coaching, counselling and psychotherapy. She is a Meyler Campbell Business Coach Graduate and currently director of their Mastered Programme, former chair of the British Psychological Society’s Special Group in Coaching Psychology and also the 2015 International Congress in Coaching Psychology.