`This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in
their practice, or who are training to become person-centred
counsellors′ -
Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Journal of the British Association
for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Developing Person-Centred Counselling,
Second Edition is designed to help counsellors improve their skills
within the person-centred approach. Written by Dave Mearns, leading
person-centred expert and bestselling author, the Second Edition has
been fully revised and updated taking account of developments in
person-centred practice.
With new chapters on growth and transference, the book covers the
subjects which are central to person-centred training:
} the core conditions
} therapeutic alliance
} development of the counsellor
} therapeutic process
} the person-centred approach in relation to psychopathology.
Supported by case material and examples from practice, each part of the
book presents the counsellor with practical, and often challenging
ideas, which encourage him/her to think carefully about his/her practice
and how to improve it.
Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition is a highly
practical and inspiring resource for trainees and practitioners alike.