Developing the Practice of Counselling

This book contains 30 hints and reminders to help both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve key areas of their work. Focussing on areas that may need special attention, this text covers topics such as: the formation of an ethical and productive alliance; working with effective tasks and goals; identifying and addressing clients’ obstacles to change; and developing professional knowledge and self-reflection. The text is aimed at readers who are familiar with the fundemantals of counselling and have begun to work with clients.