On Becoming a Psychotherapist

<p>Why do people want to become a psychotherapist? How do they translate this desire into reality? </p><p>On Becoming a Psychotherapist explores these and related questions. Ten leading therapists write about their profession and their careers examining how and why they became psychotherapists. The contributors representing a wide cross-section of their profession come from both Britain and America from different theoretical backgrounds and are at different stages in their careers. They write in a personal and revealing way about their childhoods families colleagues and training. This absorbing and fascinating book offers a fresh perspective on psychotherapy and the people attracted to it. </p><p>This Classic Edition of the book includes a new introduction written by the authors and will be invaluable for qualified psychotherapists and those in training.</p>