Person-Centred Counselling Psychology: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780761943358)

'Not only is this the first key text on person-centred counselling psychology, but one of the best introductions to the approach. Essential reading for trainee and practising counselling psychologists with an interest in the person-centred approach and highly recommended for counsellors and psychotherapists of all orientations' - Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, Counselling Unit, University of StrathclydeThis is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of the psychological underpinnings of the person-centred approach. Ewan Gillon describes the theory of personality on which it is based and the nature of the therapeutic which is characterised by unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence. The book shows how the person-centred approach relates to others within counselling psychology and to contemporary practices in mental health generally.

Author: Ewan Gillon
ISBN-10: 0761943358
ISBN-13: 9780761943358
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2007
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.80w x 0.48d