Roles and Contexts in Counselling Psychology: Professionals in Practice
About this ebook
The book provides insights into roles that reflect the human lifespan from birth to death, focusing upon specific mental health experiences and considering roles external to healthcare settings such as expert witness and independent practice. Each chapter is written by a counselling psychologist and offers an overview of their particular specialism and their experiences within it, bringing a unique transparency and personal insight. The book describes the skills that are required for the different roles and their challenges and rewards. It also discusses how the philosophy of counselling psychology is maintained and explores the associated ethical and legal considerations. Further, it takes note of the issues relating to leadership and diversity.
The book is an essential resource for undergraduate psychology and counselling students and trainee clinical or counselling psychologists, as well as qualified practitioners.
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About the author
Daisy Best qualified as a counselling psychologist in 2008 and has worked therapeutically with clients for over twenty years within the NHS, third sector and currently within her own independent psychology practice. She taught on a doctorate in counselling psychology for 12 years and is an active researcher.
Helen Nicholas is a registered practitioner psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist currently working in independent private practice. She taught in academia and was the (Interim) Head of Department at a UK university. Helen specialises in working with adults and older adults with trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, phobias and work-related stress.
Mark Bradley is a registered practitioner psychologist working in independent private practice. He has worked with children and their families for 25 years and has substantial experience as an expert witness in family courts. His main area of expertise is in safeguarding and the effects of trauma on child development.
