Counselling Children

A Practical Introduction

The definitive guide to the skills, techniques, and concepts used when working with children experiencing emotional challenges. It covers all you need to know about:



·         The child-counsellor relationship

·         Practice frameworks for working effectively

·         Play therapy and the use of different media and activities

·         Building self-esteem and social skills through the use of worksheets

·         The concepts of wellbeing and resilience.



New to this edition:



·         Technology: its influence on children and ways it can be used in counselling

·         Counselling in a post-pandemic world and the role of remote counselling and ‘telehealth’ 

·         More discussion of issues of diversity, difference, intersectionality, implicit bias, and an inclusive practice

·         Updated case studies to affirm diversity and represent wider populace

·         Expanded and updated end of chapter further resources

·         Updated conclusion (with reflections on the pandemic)

·         Greater focus on inclusive practice and how SPICC model can be applied across various social/cultural groups.



Online resources include digital picture books, worksheets and a list of further reading to support your professional practice and help you extend your learning.

This highly practical guide is a vital resource for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and teachers working or training to work with children.