Janet Tolan is a consultant and private pracititioner in Manchester. She has worked extensively in education and training, most recently as leader of the Counselling and Psychotherapy Masters programme at Liverpool John Moores University.

The Theoretical Framework
Empathy
Empathic Understanding
Congruence
Congruence in Practice
Unconditional Positive Regard
Psychological Contact - Basic and Cognitive Contact
Psychological Contact II - Subtle Contact
The Therapeutic Process
Politics, Prejudice, Power and Privilege
Client Perception
Beginnings and Endings
Management the Work in an Organisation
Professional Issues
Edgy and Ethical Issues
Debates and Developments in Practice

This bestselling classic has guided thousands of students and practitioners step-by-step through the skills and theory of the person-centred approach. Fully updated, this Third Edition includes numerous new exercises and case studies, a thoroughly-revised chapter on recent debates and developments, as well as two important new chapters on:

·         Politics, Prejudice, Power and Privilege

·         Client Perception

It remains an essential introduction for those beginning their training as well as more experienced practitioners keen to expand their range.