Linda Spencer the author is a highly experienced counsellor, trainer, clinical supervisor and author. Through her work over the years teaching counselling and psychotherapy she has developed a good insight into what learners need in a counselling text book. Her writing style mirrors her teaching style in that she explains concepts and skills in a understandable and sometimes humorous way.This training manual covers three theoretical models, CBT, Psychodynamic and Humanistic theory. It includes case studies and personal and professional development exercises, throughout. It is written specifically for those embarking on their level 3 and 4 studies.This book is a must for counsellors in training and psychologists who are covering their counselling modules.