An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

John McLeod’s accessible bestseller provides a comprehensive research-informed overview of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Now in its seventh edition this leading introduction to the discipline has been expanded to include a renewed focus on social justice the use of technology in therapy non-Western traditions socio-political and decolonising perspectives and working with clients who are considering taking their own lives.<br/><br/>The book retains its comprehensive coverage of both mainstream and emerging approaches to therapy and professional issues such as supervision training therapist development ethical standards and research-informed practice. New to this edition is wider coverage of issues such as racism the climate crisis gender and sexuality; debates around neuroscience spirituality and integrative approaches to therapy; and third-wave transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioural therapies such as ACT mindfulness and FAP.<br/><br/><br/>Fully revised and updated throughout the seventh edition also contains:<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Access to complementary online resources<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Case studies<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Landmark and contemporary research studies<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Critical analysis of the cultural historical and social context of therapeutic approaches<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Reflection and discussion topics<br/>•<span style=white-space:pre;></span>Suggestions for further reading<br/><br/>This book equips readers with the confidence to navigate and apply a range of therapeutic models. Building on the author’s extensive research and professional experience the 7th edition of <i>An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy</i> remains the definitive guide for students and practitioners.<br/><br/><b>John McLeod</b> is a household name in the world of C&P education. John has held Professorial position at the Universities of Keele Abertay Oslo Padua and Massey and at the Institute for Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Dublin. He has published 14 books and more than 100 articles and chapters and has an international reputation as a leading figure in counselling and psychotherapy practice and research.<br/>