Dictionary for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Dictionary for Counsellors and Psychotherapists is a distillation of topics from psychiatry, psychology, counselling/psychotherapy, sociology and management psychology, all of which provide a ready reference for counsellors and psychotherapists in whichever field they work. It will also prove to be a useful resource for all people studying for mental health qualifications in medicine, nursing and social work.
Various theories and approaches to therapy are included, which aid the understanding of the psychology of emotional states and the various mental health conditions from which clients may suffer and suggested approaches to therapy.
The principal aim of the dictionary is to summarise topics, which, in other books and articles, occupy many pages, or chapters. At the same time, to many of the entries web links and references have been added to facilitate further study.
Unlike other dictionaries, this book starts with a list of topics, to help readers see at a glance what subjects are included. Another difference is that it is written in a conversational style, which engages the reader.
When starting to compile the dictionary, I asked people what they would like to see in it. One of the suggestions was case studies. Some case studies have been included, but more would have made the book unwieldy.
A dictionary should be concise, informative and readable; it should inspire the reader to further study the specific subject, thereby (or thus) increasing knowledge and awareness.
Some of the subjects in this dictionary relate to ideas, others to theory, and others to principles and methods. If the book inspires readers to explore some of the ideas, then I will have accomplished what I intended this books should do.
Vicky Mould, in her Foreword, says, ‘William has produced a book that any practitioner can turn to when needed, regardless as to whether you are new to the counselling or therapy world, or the more experienced practitioner. He has included various subjects which range from interesting theories and therapies, to useful terms, and the more complex mental health diagnoses.’


Dictionary for Counsellors and Psychotherapists is a distillation of topics from psychiatry, psychology, counselling/psychotherapy, sociology and management psychology, all of which provide a ready reference for counsellors and psychotherapists in whichever field they work. It will also prove to be a useful resource for all people studying for mental health qualifications in medicine, nursing and social work.
Various theories and approaches to therapy are included, which aid the understanding of the psychology of emotional states and the various mental health conditions from which clients may suffer and suggested approaches to therapy.
The principal aim of the dictionary is to summarise topics, which, in other books and articles, occupy many pages, or chapters. At the same time, to many of the entries web links and references have been added to facilitate further study.
Unlike other dictionaries, this book starts with a list of topics, to help readers see at a glance what subjects are included. Another difference is that it is written in a conversational style, which engages the reader.
When starting to compile the dictionary, I asked people what they would like to see in it. One of the suggestions was case studies. Some case studies have been included, but more would have made the book unwieldy.
A dictionary should be concise, informative and readable; it should inspire the reader to further study the specific subject, thereby (or thus) increasing knowledge and awareness.
Some of the subjects in this dictionary relate to ideas, others to theory, and others to principles and methods. If the book inspires readers to explore some of the ideas, then I will have accomplished what I intended this books should do.