This bestselling series presents unparalleled, comprehensive descriptions of key counselling approaches in the twenty-first century. Ideal for students requiring a theory bridge between introductory, intermediate and diploma courses or focused input for comparative essays and integrative theory assignments. In The Single-Session Counselling Primer: principles and practice, Windy Dryden outlines the why, what and how of single-session counselling and the evidence that supports it. He makes a powerful case for its wider availability alongside other forms of therapy. Where it is appropriate, focused, agreed and there is the possibility of further sessions (if need dictates), it can massively increase access to talking therapies and enable clients to take their own steps to effect real change in their lives.

About the Author
Windy Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmith's, University of London, and is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He has authored or edited more than 230 books. His current interests are in single-session and very brief interventions within a therapy and coaching context. He has run training courses in single-session counselling in the UK and abroad and has contributed to its provision in university and college counselling throughout the UK. His goal is to disseminate single-session therapy throughout the NHS in the hope that it will provide immediate access to psychological therapies at the point of need.

Reviews
'Windy writes with passion, clarity, and warmth about the practice of single-session counselling. The book is eminently engaging and easy to follow... Highly recommended.' - Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton; 'Succinctly and clearly written... this book makes a formidable contribution in laying out theoretical, philosophical and ethical parameters for single-session counselling This is a timely and perfectly-pitched roadmap.' - Dr Andrew Reeves, associate professor in the counselling professions and mental health; 'A great book that packs a lot in...This is an essential guide for anyone thinking of using SSC. If you see yourself as client-focused in your work, you need to read this.' - Paul Grantham, consultant clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology PSMedUniv



Book Information
ISBN 9781910919569
Author Windy Dryden
Format Paperback
Page Count 180
Imprint PCCS Books
Publisher PCCS Books
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 9mm