Skills in person-centred counselling & psychotherapy (SAGE Publications Ltd)

This bestselling classic has now given thousands of students and practitioners a step-by-step guide to the skills and theory of the person-centred approach. Janet Tolan and Rose Cameron take you through the key tenets of person-centred therapy - psychological contact, congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard - and demonstrate how they are used effectively in a range of counsellor-client interactions.With a keen focus on skills and taking the core theory towards effective practice, you will learn how to structure and manage therapeutic work in ways which are thoroughly grounded in person-centred principles.This third edition has been fully updated to reflect recent changes in the field, and includes numerous new exercises and case studies, as well as two important new chapters on:· Politics, Prejudice, Power and Privilege· Client PerceptionSkills in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy is an essential introduction for those beginning their training as well as more experienced practitioners keen to expand their range.