Peter Pearce

This book introduces Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), an evidence-based and NICE recommended therapy for depression available within the UK National Health Service (NHS). The book provides: - The knowledge base needed to work with this model. - A step-by-step guide to the core competencies and skills applied to the phases of therapy. - In-depth case studies illustrating the model in practice. - The evidence-base supporting this model. - Additional content on training, supervision and recent developments in PCE-CfD. It is vital reading for those taking PCE-CfD Practitioner training to achieve the licensing necessary to work within the NHS counselling workforce, for those on broader counselling and psychotherapy courses, and for researchers and practitioners working or wishing to work, within the NHS workforce.

This book introduces Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), an evidence-based and NICE recommended therapy for depression available within the UK National Health Service (NHS). The book provides: - The knowledge base needed to work with this model. - A step-by-step guide to the core competencies and skills applied to the phases of therapy. - In-depth case studies illustrating the model in practice. - The evidence-base supporting this model. - Additional content on training, supervision and recent developments in PCE-CfD. It is vital reading for those taking PCE-CfD Practitioner training to achieve the licensing necessary to work within the NHS counselling workforce, for those on broader counselling and psychotherapy courses, and for researchers and practitioners working or wishing to work, within the NHS workforce.

This book draws out the essence of a range of personality theories in a clear and accessible way, moving from the seminal works of Freud and other prominent analytical theorists, to the stage theories of Erikson and Levinson and the development of personality as it is viewed in existential and person-centred theory. The text:·Highlights the salient points of different personality theories ·Critiques the theories·Examines important aspects of personality development neglected by previous books on this topic such as spirituality and the development of racial identity and gender. The book reflects strongly on the context from which the theories sprang and seeks to trace how this context has influenced the theorists and their disciples. It also highlights the similarities between the concepts and structure of many of the theories. The authors, both themselves experienced counsellors and trainers, try to evaluate which elements of the theories can be useful to the work of the therapist in the twenty first century. The book is illustrated by examples from their case work. Personality Development is a valuable new resource for practitioners, lecturers and trainers as well as students of counselling, psychotherapy and psychology.