A much needed and long-awaited book. An important read for all wishing to succeed in their
training. Professor John Nuttall Regent's University London and Chair of West London Centre
for Counselling UK This is an eminently useful and accessible book for anyone considering
embarking on counselling and psychotherapy training. I can recommend it to anyone considering
training or at the beginning part of their journey. Dr Biljana van Rijn Metanoia Institute
UK This beautifully structured manual serves as a companion to navigating the complex and
multi-layered journey of a therapy training. It adds an invaluable contribution to any reading
list for Counselling and Psychotherapy trainings. Sue Healey BACP Accredited Counsellor
Counselling Tutor How to Succeed in Your Counselling and Psychotherapy Training is an
accessible and friendly guide for new trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. It outlines the
difficulties that a new trainee may encounter and provides guidance on the main aspects of the
training journey both in the classroom and in a clinical placement. As well as excerpts from
trainees who have shared their experience of the training journey this book includes guidance
on: . The full cycle of training - from choosing a training to the post qualifying year . The
key components of clinical practice - starting work in a clinical placement and how to make the
most of supervision . The essential aspects of training - from development of reflective
practice to competency in assessment . How to develop a therapeutic presence the ability to
work with a client's feelings and how to communicate and work within the therapeutic
relationship The book is structured so that readers can dip in and out of chapters depending on
their current needs or interests. Additionally there are self-reflection exercises throughout
to help stimulate thinking and to prepare the reader for supervision. Cecilia Jarvis is a UKCP
registered psychotherapist. Cecilia has over thirty years' experience of being a trainer and
clinical supervisor in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. She was the co-founder of
The Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling at the Mary Ward Centre London UK.
