A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology
- Vanja Orlans - Metanoia Institute, London
- Susan Van Scoyoc - Past Chair, BPS Division of Counselling Psychology
Clinical Psychology (General) | Counselling Psychology | Counselling and Psychotherapy (General)
Stephen Palmer, Professor of Psychology, City University.
"This book provides a thorough yet accessible introduction to counselling psychology. Written in a highly engaging manner, this timely publication will undoubtedly provide an invaluable resource to all that read it"
Ewan Gillon, Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology brings together a wide range of information on the theory and practice of counselling psychology, written through the lens of direct practitioner experience and incorporating a global perspective. The authors offer views on cutting-edge issues in counselling psychology, discussing:
- the social and historical context
- philosophical considerations
- the professional knowledge base
- training requirements and paths, careers and practice
- the tasks, challenges and debates that practitioners deal with in different settings.
This accessible introduction is of special interest to students considering a career in counselling psychology, and to professionals involved in the training and supervision of counselling psychologists. As both an up-to-date review of professional developments in relation to the field of counselling psychology and also more broadly, senior practitioners should welcome this resource as a reference covering all aspects of the present professional setting.
Clearly written, accessible to students and includes key concepts.
If you want Counselling Psychology in a nutshell this is a brilliant brief introduction.
Orlans and Van Scoyoc’s ‘ A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology’ provides a succinct yet thorough theoretical and practice-based account of what counselling psychology is and the activities that counselling psychologists engage in as professionals. This text is particularly useful for individuals who are considering further applied psychology training following their undergraduate degree or counselling qualifications. The chapter on ‘Careers and Practice in Counselling Psychology’ provides readers with information regarding different employment opportunities and sectors in which counselling psychologists practice; here, the brief vignettes are revealing and engaging, highlighting the myriad influences of counselling psychology across varied organisations. The chapter on ‘The Social and Historical Context of Counselling Psychology’ includes data regarding counselling psychology in the UK and USA. This chapter also considers how counselling psychology has developed in other countries across the globe. The chapters on ‘The Professional Knowledge Base of Counselling Psychology’ and ‘Philosophical Considerations in Counselling Psychology’ attend to diverse theoretical concepts and therapeutic paradigms that influence and shape the discipline; these chapters provide the reader with the opportunity to grapple with and consider issues relating to the scientist-practitioner model and reflexive practice, amongst others. In sum, this book’s length belies its depth and it serves as a useful reference for counselling psychology trainees, professionals and tutors.
A good concise introduction to the profession
