The Therapeutic Relationship in Counselling and Psychotherapy

The book explores different aspects of the therapeutic relationship in a very clear and accessible style which will be helpful to trainee and newly qualified therapists working from a range of approaches.  Part of the authors stated aims is to address some of the most commonly asked questions around the therapeutic relationship and it was interesting for me to note at the start of a new academic year just how many of these questions were being explored during skills training, theoretical discussions and group supervision.  Each chapter is supported with helpful examples from practice as well as research evidence and I particularly liked the way the reader is invited to consider the discussion further through personal reflection and the ideas for research sections.  I appreciated the inclusion of dedicated chapters for working with children and young people and telephone and online counselling.