Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Phil Joyce - Metanoia Institute, London
- Charlotte Sills - Metanoia Institute and Ashridge College
Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy, Second Edition is a practical introduction to the application of the Gestalt approach at each stage of the therapeutic process. Taking the reader through these stages, the book focuses on skills which arise out of Gestalt theory as well as those invoked by the therapeutic relationship.
As well as offering guidance on practice issues affecting counselors such as assessment and treatment considerations, using a variety of Gestalt techniques, and developing client awareness, this fully updated edition has been expanded to represent recent developments in the psychotherapy field. New material includes:
- The implications of neuroscience and psychotherapy outcome research for the therapeutic relationship
- New or expanded chapters working with disturbed and disturbing clients, the Gestaltist as researcher and the use of Gestalt in supervision and coaching
- Short term therapy for those working in such settings as EAPs, primary care and the NHS
This is an ideal text for use on therapy or counseling and counseling skills courses, and recommended reading for anyone who is training in Gestalt therapy or who wishes to integrate the practice of Gestalt into their work.
"This book has everything...Whether you are a beginning student or a weathered elder, in private practice or public systems such as health or education, this book can empower you to develop, deepen your client work and personal style. A rare treasure!" - New Zealand Association of Counsellors Today, March 2010
"This excellent skill-based resource to using the gestalt approach to counselling provides exactly what the practitioner and student need to know in an easy-to-navigate format. Filled with practical case examples, this comprehensive and highly readable book reveals the power of the gestalt approach in action. I know I will return to it again and again." - Teresa Lewis, Founder and Director of Lewis Psychology CIC
This text is very suited to the Post Grad Cert in Child Adolescent, and also for the Humanistic Approaches module in year one of our BSc Degree programme. I have recommended this text to be added to our reading list.
A book that signposts the Gestalt approach with robust practical skills and application.
An absolute must have for any counsellors interested in developing a deeper theory into practice knowledge of Gestalt counselling.
This books also offers simply examples to help support learning.
I am delighted that this important core text has been re-published in an up-dated and extended edition covering new areas such as research and spirituality. A good, clear read free from jargon which makes it accessible for all levels of students
Provides learners with insights into how the theory of Gestalt therapy is applied. Very useful account of phenomenology.
This book is well written, well structured and easy to follow. There are suggestions in each chapter and recommended additional readings throughout.
This will be a very useful book.
Although a useful book and one which I will order for the library I don't think sufficient students will purchase the book
Another good book in the "Skills in..." series from Sage. Written with clarity, the book demonstrates practical applications of the theory of Gestalt.
Covers all the main areas, although it would be useful to base it on more research. Well wriiten and accessible for students.
New to the 2nd Editon:
- Fully updated and expanded to represent new developments in the psychotherapy field
- Includes new material on short-term work in primary care and the NHS
- Includes new material on the implications of neuroscience and psychotherapy outcome research for the therapeutic relationship
- Features new chapters on exploring action research, disturbed and disturbing clients, and Gestalt supervision and coaching.