In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the information will only be used for the above mentioned purposes. Paula J Williams is a person-centred counsellor, trainer, lecturer and supervisor based in Scotland. A recommended read for anyone considering taking their 'First Steps in Counselling', or just interested in the field.

He has written, co-written and edited numerous books, chapters and papers on many aspects of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health. Exploring pertinent themes for contemporary practice, it situates these discussions in the 21st century.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Hi my name is Val Taylor I have over 18 years’ experience as integrative therapist, I offer a wide range of therapies one of those is Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT). As Sanders explains, counselling is a multi-faceted animal and attitudes towards it and indeed its applications continue to develop. It is one of the most popular books on counselling in the UK, with many thousands of students choosing it each year. It is therefore great to see an introductory text that examines these topics and invites the reader to explore their own relationship with them.

All in all a useful tool for those just starting out in counselling let down by the ill advised presentation. This well-timed fifth edition reflects the critical eye cast by its authors as they observe our fast-changing world, bringing into view issues such as how we valorise the different models and approaches, how an intersectional approach to counselling brings into focus issues of power, and also, in a more subtle way, the relevance of the political to the world of counselling. First Steps in Counselling is essentially a book about helping and this fifth edition has been updated and revised with two co-authors; Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers. This is a College-administered fund which can support some costs associated with attending qualification courses.

With over 100, 000 copies sold, First Steps in Counselling remains the text of choice for both students and tutors participating in introductory courses.

This was a recommended read on an Introductory Counselling course that I attended and a book that my tutor had raved about. Intended as a support for tutors and a companion for course participants, the text emphasises personal development and good practice, and can be used with confidence as a focus for training or a supplement to it. This new edition speaks to an evolving profession in acknowledging our cultural context and the inclusion of counsellors and clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.This remains an accessible, rich and thought-provoking introduction aimed at a wide audience of people and makes a clear and convincing case for the fundamental value of counselling and counselling-informed helping for each of us as citizens within our own communities. The parcel was wrapped well and delivered very quickly so I can't accuse the postman ax no creases or dirt on package. I've given this a pretty high rating as it answered just about all the questions I had about person-centred counselling at an introductory level, gives a very good over-view of other counselling approaches and is written in an engaging and interactive way. This new edition invites us to explore counselling’s foundations, history, theories, contemporary practice issues, dilemmas, debates and critiques, and signposts us on to further reading and future developments.

She has published articles and book chapters, and is known for a focus on marginalised identities, structural inequalities and mental health. Students who are EU/EEA or Swiss Citizens who have lived in the UK before 1 January 2021 who do not have indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK or haven’t applied for the EU Settlement Scheme and been granted pre-settled or settled status – please contact the College Registrar on 01934 411 531 for advice on appropriate UKVI student visa fees before you enrol. Primarily aimed at those who are interested in knowing more about counselling and acquiring basic counselling skills, First steps in Counselling will also be valuable to those already working in the area.We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there - we just had to let you know! I would recommend this book to anyone who wishes to explore the world of counselling but is uncertain where to start.