Person-Centred Counselling in Action
- Dave Mearns - University of Strathclyde, UK
- Brian Thorne - Norwich Centre for Personal and Professional Development
- John McLeod - University of Oslo, Norway
Counselling in Action series
Person Centred Counselling
It is now 25 years since the first edition of Person-Centred Counselling in Action appeared, offering the definitive exposition of the theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Since then the book has supported and inspired hundreds of thousands of trainees and practitioners worldwide. This important Fourth Edition maintains the book's accessibility, clarity and verve whilst incorporating new developments in the approach. John McLeod joins authors Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field.
Person-Centred Counselling in Action, Fourth Edition will be an invaluable resource for those embarking on their first stages of training. Well-established practitioners and even seasoned scholars will continue to find much to interest and stimulate them.
Dave Mearns is professor of counselling and retired Director of the Counselling Unit of the University of Strathclyde. He has written seven books including Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Mick Cooper) and is co-editor of the international journal, Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies.
Brian Thorne is Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of East Anglia, Norwich where he was previously Director of Counselling and of the Centre for Counselling Studies. He is also a Co-founder of the Norwich Centre and continues to work there as a Professional Fellow.
John McLeod is Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of Abertay Dundee and adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.
An excellent and time-tested, comprehensive book. Every new edition is substantially improved, and I cannot recommend this to students enough.
This is a standard read on the topic and has stood the test of time!
A very easy, useful book for students covering the basic principles of person centred counselling. Students found it useful in answering assignment relating to the benefits of person centred counselling. A good reference book historically as well as moving the student forward with new develpmemts in this theory.
One of the great contributions to the person centred approach
This book is essential reading for any person-centred trainee or counselling practitioner.
Good book for further reading for adult students encountering patients with mental health issues.
Whilst there are a number of books on this subject I have found this one especially helpful. The use and range of practical examples is particularly helpful to students.
This text serves to update students regarding new developments in person-centred counseling theory and practice
This book is excellent and very readable. The transfer of skills are exceptionally described and easily understood.
This is already on the reading list for BA1 communication and engagement in social work. A welcome new edition.
