Counselling in the New Millenium: A Post-Modern Perspective

During the past decade, because of the unprecedented socio-psychological, political and economic changes in our society, there has been a dramatic increase in the demand for counselling. This book uses existing theories and practices as a basis for discussing issues which impinge on and influence the day-to-day work of counsellors in this new, post-modern era. It will give the reader an opportunity to reflect upon and critically analyze where the profession of counselling has been historically and what direction it should take in the future. Counselling in the New Millenium focuses on counselling as holistic, systemic and educational practice. It envisions counselling practice as the embodiment of not only the life of the individual client, but also the total socio-cultural milieu in which the client lives and works. This is a reference book to which the reader can look for ideas on topics ranging from a historical perspective on counselling, through to post-modernism and counselling, career counselling, ethical issues and reflective practice in counselling. It will be valuable reading for in-service counsellors, graduate students in counselling and for people engaged in the helping professions.