An accessible, practical introduction to carrying out qualitative research in psychotherapy and counselling for practitioners who want or who are required to contribute to the profession's evidence base.

• Gives clear guidance on how to set up and conduct small scale research that is based in clinical practice
• Assumes no prior knowledge of qualitative research and is aimed specifically at psychotherapists
• Recognises development of the evidence base for psychotherapy through qualitative research as a key objective for practitioners

About the Author
Linda Finlay teaches Psychology with the Open University, UK, and is an Academic Consultant offering training and mentorship on qualitative research in health care. She is currently working towards registration as an Integrative psychotherapist. She has published widely on topics relating to psychosocial occupational therapy, group work and qualitative research.

Ken Evans is a registered Gestalt and Integrative psychotherapist. He is co-director of the European Institute for Psychotherapeutic Studies, an institute that provides a range of continued professional development workshops for graduate therapists as well as training programmes in clinical supervision, psychotherapy research, and organisational consultancy.

Reviews
"This is a useful and informative introductory book. It sparked my interest in pursuing some of the suggested methods and topics of research within my own setting." (Gestalt Journal of Australia and New Zealand, June 2010)





Book Information
ISBN 9780470997772
Author Linda Finlay
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 399g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 17mm