Table of Contents

The Theoretical Framework Empathy Empathic Understanding Congruence Congruence in Practice Unconditional Positive Regard Psychological Contact - Basic and Cognitive Contact Psychological Contact - Emotional and Subtle Contact The Therapeutic Process Beginnings and Endings Professional Issues Managing the Work in an Organization Ethical Practice Debates and Developments in Practice

About the Author

Janet Tolan is a consultant and private pracititioner in Manchester. She has worked extensively in education and training, most recently as leader of the Counselling and Psychotherapy Masters programme at Liverpool John Moores University.

Reviews

'A classic text - now updated to address some key developments and debates in the contemporary person-centred field. Accessible, practical and inspiring, this book will be an invaluable read for all trainees of the approach' -
Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

'With two superb new chapters (and a third substantially revised), clarifications to some points of theory and up-to-date and comprehensive guide to further reading, this accessible, contemporary and imaginative introduction to the skills of person-centred therapy is a masterpiece' -
Paul Wilkins, Consultant and Private Practitioner, Manchester

Praise for the previous edition:

'An accessible and imaginative introduction to the skills of person-centred therapy. This book is a 'must' for both beginning and experienced person-centred practitioners.' - Paul Wilkins, co-editor of British Journal of Guidance and Counselling