1st Edition

Counselling and Psychotherapy in Contemporary Private Practice

Edited By Adrian Hemmings, Rosalind Field Copyright 2008
202 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

208 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

What are the dilemmas faced by counsellors and psychotherapists in contemporary private practice and how do these impact on the therapeutic relationship? Working as a counsellor or psychotherapist in contemporary private practice presents a number of clinical, ethical and philosophical dilemmas that impact on the therapeutic relationship. Counselling and Psychotherapy in Contemporary Private... Read more

Introduction. G Hudson-Allez The Changing Status of Counselling and its Impact on Private Practice. L. Suss  Advertising.  M. Withers Assessment.  A. Hemmings Other professionals - Support or Intrusion?  J. Christey, A Halewood, The Individual Therapist Working in an Independent Group Practice. R. Withers Psychodynamic Counselling  and Complementary Therapy:- Towards an Effective Collaboration.  R. Field Working from Home in Independent Practice.  R. Field, A. Hemmings  What is Money?  R. Field Breaks and Endings in Counselling in Private Practice.    

Biography

Dr Adrian Hemmings UKCP is a chartered psychologist and senior practitioner on the British Psychological Society (BPS) Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy. Adrian currently works in the NHS as a psychologist and psychotherapist in a local Primary Care Trust where he is Professional Head of Psychology. He trained as a Psychotherapist and has worked in private practice for 20 years.

Rosalind Field UKCP has had a private practice in Brighton since 1987. Rosalind has an MSc in social work and has had many years experience working with children and families in Family Therapy and Family Mediation both for various social service departments and voluntary sector organisations. Rosalind is also a qualified and experienced Psychotherapy Supervisor.