An Introduction to Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- John McLeod - University of Oslo, Norway
Structured around common training topics, the book:
- Explains why you need to do research at all: what it is, why it's important and its historical and philosophical context
- Guides you through the confusing mass of research literature
- Covers the ins and outs of actually doing research: practical and ethical issues
- Helps you get the most out of research - how to evaluate the outcomes and use research to investigate the process of therapy.
Written in a language familiar to first-year trainees and using a range of features to enhance learning, this accessible introduction will equip both trainees and qualified therapists with the essential nuts and bolts to understand research.
John McLeod is Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of Abertay Dundee and adjunct Professor at the University of Oslo, Norway.
An excellent introduction which will meet the needs of my students
This book is very useful at level 5 where we are introducing students to research in counselling
We are not using ist as essential reading yet but have added it to ou recommended list
Exactly right for the intended level
A great introduction to a new module in our counsellor training. McLeod is, as always, clear and concise.
McLeod has produced an excellent introduction to research in counselling and psychotherapy. The book is engaging and accessible, and contains sufficient depth to give students a firm grounding in research in counselling. In my view, this is probably the best introductory text to counselling research that is currently available.
