Preface -- Background -- Introduction : what is counselling psychology? / Pamela E. James -- Principles of clinical practice -- Assessment and formulation in counselling psychology practice / Jane Simms -- Counselling psychology perspectives / Faye Volker -- Developing a therapeutic relationship / Lynne Jordan -- Applications of theory to practice -- Humanistic approaches: person-centred / Sophia Balamoutsou -- Existential-phenomenological approaches / Elena Manafi -- Cognitive-behavioural approach / Angela I Loulopoulou -- Psychodynamic approach / Stelios Gkouskos -- Personal and professional issues in counselling psychology -- Ethical and professional practice in counselling psychology / Lewis J. Blair -- The value of personal development in counselling psychology / Victoria Galbraith -- Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence -- Scientist-practitioner and reflective-practitioner / Terry Hanley & India Amos -- Research in counselling psychology / Isabel Henton & Elaine Kasket -- Developments, training, roles and competencies -- Professional developments in counselling psychology / Helen Nicholas -- Professional training in counselling psychology / Nicola Hogan -- Working as a counselling psychologist / Ros Howard.