Preface Acknowledgements An introduction to counselling The social and historical origins of counselling Theory in counselling: Using conceptual tools to facilitate understanding and guide action Themes and issues in the psychodynamic approach to counselling The cognitive-behavioural approach to counselling Theory and practice of the person-centred approach Working with family systems Constructivist, narrative and collaborative approaches: Counselling as conversation Transactional analysis: A comprehensive theoretical system Existential issues in counselling theory and practice Multicultural counselling New horizons in counselling: Feminist, philosophical, expressive and nature-based approaches Combining ideas and methods from different approaches: The challenge of therapeutic integration The counselling relationship The process of counselling Issues of power and diversity in counselling practice Virtues, values and ethics in counselling practice Different formats for the delivery of counselling services The role of research in counselling and psychotherapy Being and becoming a counsellor Critical issues in counselling References Index