Download or read book An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice and Social Purpose, 7th Edition written by John McLeod and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2025-03-25 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy builds on the existing strengths of John McLeod’s research and professional experience. This title provides a comprehensive introduction to the research and practice of counselling and psychotherapy and enables students to develop their confidence in deploying a range of therapeutic models. With renewed focus on issues of social justice and in-depth consideration of how best to respond to contemporary developments within and beyond the therapy session McLeod’s most recent edition provides students with the skills required to navigate their early careers in a post-Covid19 context. Complete with case studies and topics for discussion this core textbook acts as a one-stop-shop for students on a wide variety of counselling training programmes. John McLeod is a household name in the world of C&P education. John has held Professorial position at the Universities of Keele, Abertay, Olso, Padua, and Massey and at the Institute for Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dublin. He has published 14 books and more than 100 articles and chapters, and has an international reputation as a leading figure in counselling and psychotherapy practice and research.