Books Next Steps in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (3rd Edition): A student's companion  by Nicola Blunden (Author), Paul Wilkins (Author), Pete Sanders (Author)

"Next Steps in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (3rd Edition): A student's companion" by Nicola Blunden, Paul Wilkins, and Pete Sanders is a comprehensive guide designed for counselling and psychotherapy students progressing beyond beginner levels. Building on the foundational concepts from the earlier work "First Steps in Counselling," this book addresses the complexities and nuances of developing effective therapeutic practice.

The book covers key areas such as the therapeutic relationship, contracting, assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, counseling in difficult situations, and referral processes. It also explores counselling in diverse contexts including anti-racist practice, working online, trauma-informed approaches, and using counselling skills in other professional settings.