Psychotherapy and Counselling: Reflections on Practice provides a balance of engaging and in-depth stories and case studies from the inside of therapy. Representing the key practice modality sections of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, the book explores examples from a range of therapeutic practices, grounded in the theoretical and evidence frameworks of the modality or approach and supported by clear and authoritative commentary.

These stories showcase the diversity of modalities in the field of psychotherapy and counselling, how they work in detail, and what can be expected from a particular therapeutic experience. The book provides readers with examples of advanced interpersonal skills and a considerable breadth and depth of knowledge of psychotherapy and counselling practice, as it is shaping up today.

• Contributions from eminent practising counsellors and psychotherapists in a range of fields of practice provide authoritative insights and reflect diversity of modalities
• Australian case examples and stories from practitioners explore genuine work with clients
• Reflective practice questions and activities in each chapter encourage readers to reflect on what they’ve learnt and connect theory to practice
• Margin note definitions and glossary help readers develop an understanding of professional terms

1.  Psychotherapy and Counselling: Context and content Carolyn Noble & Elizabeth Day

Part 1: Contemporary Horizons of Practice

Part 2: Relational Therapies 

Part 3: Expressive Therapies

Part 4: Integrative Therapies

Edited by:

Carolyn Noble : Foundation Professor of Social Work, Australian College of Applied Psychology and Emerita Professor of Social Work, Victoria University

Elizabeth Day : Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Australian College of Applied Psychology

Contributors:

Jay Anderson B.Psych. Post.Grad.Dip. Play Therapy is a psychologist, specialist childcounsellor and play therapist, working in private practice in Western Australia at My Child My Family, and a director of the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association.

Nathan Beel is a lecturer in counselling at the University of Southern Queensland,and coordinates a university counsellor training clinic in Hervey Bay. 

Maggie Broom PhD MAPS is in private psychotherapeutic practice near Melbourne.

Jane Clark PhD is a registered counselling psychologist and a lecturer in the postgraduate counselling program at the University of New England. 

Eileen Davis MA(Psych), MA(Educ), BA(Psy), Dip. Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cert.Teaching; Registered Psychologist is Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Teaching Scholarship) and Academic Head for the Sydney campus of the School of Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Judith de Lang PhD studied counselling to doctoral level and works as a clinical counsellor in regional Women’s Health. 

Kim Dunphy M.Ed (Dance) is a dance movement therapist and Head of Faculty,Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy, Phoenix Institute, Melbourne. 

Gena Fawns B Com. Hons, BSW, M Couns., MAASP, MAASW, PACFA Reg. has practised as a somatic psychotherapist in Melbourne, Australia, for 25 years. 

Mary Goslet is a qualified and experienced psychotherapist, a clinical member of PACFA and Counselling and Psychotherapy Association NSW, and an Approved WorkCover Counsellor.

Jane Guthrie M.Ed, B. App.Sc [Phty], Dip. DMT, CMA, is president of the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australia, and lecturer in dance movement therapy at Phoenix Institute. 

Rob Hadfield is a counselling psychologist active in an independent school setting and in private practice where he provides short, medium and longer term counselling and psychotherapy. 

Jennifer Hume BA Soc.Sci., Grad Dip Comm. Couns., Advanced Cert Supervision, is a Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Canberra and Region life member, PACFA clinical member, and Embodiment therapist working in private practice in the ACT.

Graeme James CMCAPA, MSCAPE is a therapist, supervisor, and educator working in private practice, counsellor education and a counselling agency. 

Sandra Kay Lauffenburger B.Ed. M.Sc. B.Soc.Sci.(Hons)(Psych) DTAA ASPA is a PACFA mental health practitioner in a Psychodynamic Psychotherapy practice in Canberra. 

Jillian Lynch PhD is a psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor in private practice in Sydney and the Upper Blue Mountains, Australia. 

John Merchant PhD is a training analyst with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Jungian Analysts and is a registered psychologist and accredited supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. 

Frankie Merritt PhD is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. 

Lucinda Mora M.App.Sc (OT), B.App.Sc (OT), Post Grad Dip Play Therapy is anoccupational therapist, play therapist, play therapy supervisor and Senior Clinical Contributing author biographies Consultant at the Statewide Behaviour Intervention Service; Ageing, Disability and Home Care; NSW Department of Family and Community Services. 

Michelle Morris MA Transpersonal Psychology, Diploma of Family Therapy, Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists member, PACFA clinical member, is an Embodiment therapist in private practice, working with children and  adults in Melbourne.

Vivienne Mountain PhD, MA – Philosophy, MA – Art Therapy, BTh, Bed is an adjunctlecturer at Melbourne College of Divinity, relationships educator with Life Works and in private practice as play therapist and family counsellor. 

Sue Mullane Grad Dip. Special Ed; M. Ed (Dance), is a special educator, dance movement therapist and lecturer in dance movement therapy at Phoenix Institute.

Judi Parson PhD, M Hlth Sc, MA - Play Therapy, Grad Dip Paediatrics is a paediatric registered nurse, play therapist, lecturer in mental health – child play therapy, at the School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University and president of the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association. 

Kylie Pidgeon BA, BSocSci(Psych)(Hons), GradDip Th, GradDip Psych is a provisional psychologist at Bridging the Gap, NSW. 

Michael Reed PhD is a registered psychologist, accredited clinical social worker, authorised supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia and the AASW and a Fellow member of Gestalt Australia New Zealand. 

Elizabeth Anne Riley PhD MA Couns BSc is a Sydney-based counsellor, supervisor and trainer and a PhD supervisor at the University of Sydney. 

Tammy Robinson manages a gymnastics club. 

Karen Stagnitti PhD, BOccThy, GCHE is Professor Personal Chair in the School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University. 

Alison Strasser DProf is the founder of the Centre for Existential Practice and has been instrumental in creating existential curricula for a variety of counselling and psychotherapy trainings in Australia. 

Amanda Stuart is a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice.

Ruth Thorne B Sc, TSTC, Dip CM, Cert IV WT&A, M Couns, PhD is a private practice narrative therapist and educator in semi-rural Victoria, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and a member of the Christian Counselling Association of Australia.