This is one of the few books which aims to consider counselling skills from a more interactive perspective. For those in the stress management field this is just the sort of book which will prove useful in gaining additional listening, communicating and helping skills'- Gladeana McMahon, Stress NewsAs a course book or an aide to individual learning this book contains a wealth of information an guidance based on years of study and practice. It is easy to use because it is clearly signposted. I particularly like the way the author addresses the range of issues a student needs to consider before embarking on a counselling course. The structure of building block by block, skill by skill simplifies assessment'