Becoming a Therapist

Malcolm Cross is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology and Director of Counselling Psychology Programmes at City University, London. Linda Papadopoulos is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director in Counselling Psychology at London Guildhall University, London.

'Ongoing personal development is often seen as one of the most crucial aspects of becoming an effective counsellor. This book provides a range of thought-provoking material to aid in the process of self-discovery' - Gladeana McMahon, Lecturer in Counselling at University of East London and Co-Director of the Centre for Stress Management'Trainee counsellors will derive much benefit and pleasure from using this practical and easily accessible manual' - Professor Robert Bor, Counselling Psychologist, London Guildhall UniversityBoth authors are University lecturers in Counselling Psychology and I believe the book may be useful to younger students in academic studies. - Carl Dutton in summer issue of British Psychodrama Association Journal

• Introduction. Family. Culture. Gender. Ethics. Personal Strengths. Change and Resistance to Change. Conclusion. Finding a Counsellor or Personal Therapist.