An Introduction to Psychodynamic Counselling

Drawing on key concepts from psychoanalysis and its influence on psychodynamic practice, this book examines the psychodynamic approach and the conduct of counselling.

Written by a leading expert in psychodynamic counselling, this text explores the key assumptions, theoretical ideas, techniques and principles behind psychodynamic approaches to therapeutic practice, supported by layered and thoughtful clinical material.

New to this edition:
-Includes brand-new chapters on basic psychoanalytic ideas and relational theory, which inform the psychodynamic approach
-Features a discussion on the difference between counselling and psychotherapy
-Contains a reworked chapter on ‘Working with Psychotic and Borderline States of Mind’
-A new section explores remote access and digital technology

Looking at evidence-based practice, supervision, and the different stages of counselling, this book continues to be a valuable text for all counsellors and psychotherapists.