"I urge you to buy this book... One of the best overviews of the philosophy principles
theories research and practices of therapy that I have ever read... This book should be read
by both beginning and fully qualified therapists - and importantly by all those involved in
designing and delivering training programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists." Professor
Charlotte Sills Ashridge Business School Metanoia Institute UK "If you have been searching
for a contemporary book that offers a comprehensive overview of counselling and psychotherapy
in straightforward manner whilst also engaging with underlying debates and research evidence
then you have just found it! I highly recommend this book for every counselling and
psychotherapy trainee and for seasoned practitioners alike." Dr Divine Charura Professor of
Counselling Psychology York St John University UK "The brilliance of a book such as this one
a uniqueness which sits alongside its longevity and numerous editions is that McLeod's work
recognises that counselling and psychotherapy that the work we do with the wide range of
clients we meet is a constantly growing field...A brilliantly worthy addition to this
ever-expanding universe which is our profession." Dr Dwight Turner Course Leader Humanistic
Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Brighton UK John McLeod's accessible bestseller
provides a comprehensive research-informed overview of the theory and practice of counselling
and psychotherapy. Now in its seventh edition this leading introduction to the discipline has
been expanded to include a renewed focus on social justice the use of technology in therapy
non-Western traditions socio-political and decolonising perspectives and working with clients
who are considering taking their own lives. The book retains its comprehensive coverage of
both mainstream and emerging approaches to therapy and professional issues such as supervision
training therapist development ethical standards and research-informed practice. New to this
edition is wider coverage of issues such as racism the climate crisis gender and sexuality
debates around neuroscience spirituality and integrative approaches to therapy and third-wave
transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapies such as ACT mindfulness and FAP. Fully
revised and updated throughout the seventh edition also contains: Access to complementary
online resources Case studies Landmark and contemporary research studies Critical analysis of
the cultural historical and social context of therapeutic approaches Reflection and
discussion topics Suggestions for further reading This book equips readers with the confidence
to navigate and apply a range of therapeutic models. Building on the author's significant
research and professional experience the 7th edition of An Introduction to Counselling and
Psychotherapy remains the definitive guide for students and practitioners. John McLeod has
extensive experience as a counsellor psychotherapist supervisor educator and researcher. He
is currently Professor of Counselling at the Institute for Integrative Counselling and
Psychotherapy in Dublin Ireland and has held similar roles at universities in England
Scotland Italy New Zealand and Norway. His publications include the following books with
Open University Press: Counselling Skills: Theory Research and Practice Embedded Counselling
in the Helping Professions: A Practical Guide and Personal and Professional Development for
Counsellors Psychotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners.
