Learning to Counsel: Develop the Skills, Insight and Knowledge to Counsel Others 3rd Edition

“The third edition of this excellent, easy-to-read Learning to Counsel book enables the reader to understand and develop a bank of skills necessary to work within a counselling context, or one where counselling skills are practised. The authors bring to this work a wealth of experience as both counselling practitioners and trainers, and this revised edition is vibrant with their insights into the fundamentals that underpin the foundation of all counselling practice.

Building on the success of the first two editions of Learning to Counsel, this edition helps the reader differentiate between the role of a counsellor and the use of counselling skills; it provides a sound introduction to the basic approaches of counselling and defines the rudiments of counselling skills and qualities. It is qualitatively enhanced by the use of illustrative graphics and case studies. Whether or not the authors envisaged further editions when they wrote the first one, both Jan Sutton and William Stewart are to be congratulated on the quality of this revised third edition.”

Succinctly written in a jargon-free style, abundant with practical examples, case studies, activities, informative illustrations, and quotations, and with prominence given to sound practice, and personal and professional development, this revised and up-to-date edition is perfect for those considering a career in counselling, trainee counsellors, counselling tutors to use in training, professionals working in the area of health care, management, and education, and counsellors working in the voluntary sector.

Jan Sutton and William Stewart