This engaging and thoroughly comprehensive introduction to the content and process of counselling training will be an essential companion for new students throughout their study, whether on basic introductory or postgraduate diploma courses.

An Introduction to Counselling Training
Starting out
Theoretical Orientation
Who Needs Counselling?
Counselling Contexts
Whös Who on the Course
Personal Development
Personal Journal
Co-Counselling
Working on Counselling Skills
Academic Assignments
Ethical and Legal Issues
Relational Issues
Supervision and Support
The Residential Experience
Research
Placement
Certification, Registration and Accreditation
Professional Considerations
The End of the Course

Since completing her training as a mental health nurse in 1987, Kirsten has spent over 20 years working as a counsellor, lecturer in counselling and supervisor within the NHS, education, private practice and voluntary sectors. In addition to this, she works as an SQA Appointee in the role of External Verifier for counselling qualifications. Kirsten's published work includes Challenges in Counselling: Counselling Students, (2013, Hodder) and Becoming a Counsellor: A Student Companion, (2011, Sage). Her areas of interest include counselling students, counselling training and working with addiction.