A Handbook for Counsellors, Chaplains and Psychotherapists

A comprehensive handbook covering the major issues a counsellor, chaplain or psychotherapist might meet in the counselling room.

Counselling Issues is a practical handbook based on sound psychological principles. It provides a wealth of ideas for counselling and for structuring a series of counselling sessions.

It is particularly accessible to the inexperienced counsellor or psychotherapist who is looking for guidance on a particular topic without having to read a whole book on the subject, or read something more technical.

Basic emotional issues such as anger, shame, anxiety, stress, grief, depression, anxiety disorders, suicide risk—and behavioural issues like addiction, phobias and compulsive behaviours such as self-harm and obsessive compulsive disorder are addressed. There are chapters on relationship issues such as divorce, abuse of various kinds, dysfunctional relationships, personality disorders, adoption, blended families, and strategies for couple counselling. A biblical viewpoint is added at the end of each chapter for the Christian counsellor and pastor. There is an extensive list of about 500 references along with Internet references, providing a rich resource for further reading.

“ Professional counsellors and psychotherapists, especially those new to the field, should find this book indispensable.” ~BlueInk Review

Format: Paperback | 638 b&w pages
Dimensions: 152mm x 229mm x 21mm| 600g
ISBN13: 978-1-4797-5738-1
Publisher: Xlibris 2013, republished by Wild Side Publishing in 2023
Publication Date: 2013
Publication country: New Zealand