Integrative Counselling Skills in Action

by Susan Culley, Tim Bond

This bestselling text has been used extensively in training people in counselling skills. Now in its third edition, this highly practical guide illustrates the minutiae of the process within the context of the counselling encounter, enabling both the beginning counsellor and those using counselling skills to put theory into practice. Frequent case studies are used to illustrate the strategies and skills in action at each stage, highlighting the complexities, contradictions and satisfactions inherent in the counselling process. This fully-updated edition includes new material - the evolution, relevance and value of a ′process′ model with stages used stages as developed by differing therapeutic models - negotiating and managing a counselling contract - using self-disclosure effectively in the process - the positives and pit-falls - planning and taking action - the value and relevance of supervision to ethical practice - how to prepare and use supervision effectively - new case studies to illustrate the theory in action. This inclusive and readable book will be an invaluable resource for counsellors in training and those who use counselling skills in either their paid or voluntary work.

Genres: Counselling, Psychology, Humanities

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[ME · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as part of my counselling Masters program- good application of practical skills in counselling. I appreciated that there were lots of examples of the skills in use. Of particular interest to me was the second to last chapter on how the skills could be used with particular challenges (anxiety, bereavement, depression...) I would recommend it.

[Josh Hogan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive and accessible analysis of counselling skills and a framework for using them with clients. Not the most thrilling read ever, but it is great for any trainee counsellor looking for guidance on what to do with their early clients - particularly in short term work.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read if you're an integrative counselling student

[David Lai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thorough treatment of the counselling process, reasonable and readable. Owes a lot to Egan's The Skilled Helper, but is not as abstract.

[Aveen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as part of my training, all these in action books are great. clear information, easily read.