In the second edition of this hugely popular book, Tony Merry has reorganised and updated the text to include the latest initiatives in the world of counselling and psychotherapy. It offers in-depth discussion of all aspects of person-centred counselling from its origins to currentdevelopments in theory and practice. [This book is a further and extensive revision of the popular What is Person-Centred Therapy by Tony Merry and Bob Lusty previously published by the Gale Centre.]
The coverage of the topics is innovative, comprehensive and thorough. Tony Merry is renowned for his straightforward and accessible writing style, making Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling suitable for a wide variety of readers. The clear presentation is augmented by end-of-chapter checklists and the book is brought to life with suggestions for exploring and developing person-centred values, qualities, attitudes and skills.

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Product Description

In the second edition of this hugely popular book, Tony Merry has reorganised and updated the text to include the latest initiatives in the world of counselling and psychotherapy. It offers in-depth discussion of all aspects of person-centred counselling from its origins to current developments in theory and practice.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24869 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Review
I particularly enjoyed the theory sections in [Learning and Being] - and I valued the inclusion of cultural, political, professional and social issues at an early stage . . . I also valued the inclusion of the nineteen propositions in the Merry book, and the translations into more approachable language will, I think, be welcomed by trainees . . . I anticipate that trainees will especially welcome the additions to the Merry book about placements (chapter six, 'Training Issues: Client work and personal development') and Supervision (chapter seven). To give a flavour of these, Merry explores issues around many placement agencies offering time limited therapy and the difficulties trainees experience with this, offering helpful texts (including references to Brian Thorne) along the way. Many issues about seeking and experiencing supervision appear in the following chapter. I feel sure that trainees will also find the 'Resources' chapter in Merry helpful too - it leaves them with somewhere to go. --Steve Vincent, Person-Centred Practice

From the Publisher
Tony Merry's second edition of Learning and Being in Person-Centered Counselling stands out as impressively comprehensive, accessible and skilfully condensed. Many cutting edge topics are included such as discussions about human nature, multi-cultural awareness and time-limited practice. The resources chapter itself will be of great interest and help to trainees and practitioners.
Colin Feltham, Reader in Counselling, Sheffield Hallam University.

About the Author
Tony was Reader in Psychology at the University of East London and taught on postgraduate and undergraduate courses in counselling and counselling psychology. He was author of several books and articles on counselling, including Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling. He co-founded the British Association for the Person-Centred Approach (BAPCA) in 1989 and was editor of the BAPCA journal Person-Centred Practice until his untimely death in August 2004. He contributed to workshops and other person-centred events in Europe, including several with Carl Rogers in England, Ireland and Hungary in the 1980s.

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Customer Reviews

A good starter for anyone training to be a 'helper'
Well-written and understandable with explanations on theory and practice, Tony Merry's book contains exercises for the student to work through as well as a comprehensive list of further reading material and organizations to contact. A thought-provoking read.

A must for anyone interested in or about to take part in counselling
I read this book as part of a course at a university in Counselling. I would recommend it to anyone who is on the waiting list for counselling. It has the potential to explain to you who you are and why you are like that. It might also de-mystify what Counselling is about and therefore help you to make the most of counselling sessions.