An Introduction to Psychodynamic Counselling
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An Introduction to Psychodynamic Counselling

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Now in its fourth edition, this book introduces the key theoretical ideas, assumptions and techniques behind psychodynamic approaches to therapeutic practice. Written by an experienced and leading expert in psychodynamic counselling, this key text addresses a range of issues that challenges practitioners of all levels, ranging from basic concepts to more complex cases, and providing practical guidance across various therapeutic settings. This new edition: - Includes a brand-new chapter on basic psychoanalytical ideas, exploring the link between psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles - Explores the rise in digital technology and remote access to therapy - Makes extensive use of vivid clinical examples now presented in a more reader-friendly way By paying attention to the setting, particularly in organizations, and the different stages of counselling, this book remains a valuable text for all counsellors, psychotherapists and professionals in related psychological and mental health fields.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the 4th edition Introduction Chapter One: General Principles of Therapeutic Practice Chapter Two: Basic Principles of the Psychoanalytic Approach Chapter Three: Creating and Maintaining a Psychodynamic Setting Chapter Four: Dynamics and Structures of the Mind Chapter Five: The Inner World Chapter Six: Transference and its Manifestations Chapter Seven: Working in the Transference Chapter Eight: Phases of the Counselling Work Chapter Nine: Working with Psychotic and Borderline States of Mind Chapter Ten: Working with Difference Chapter Eleven: The Organizational Framework Further Reading References Index

About the Author :
Laurence Spurling was Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Birkbeck College, University of London, and a Consultant Adult Psychotherapist in the National Health Service. He continues to teach and supervise and works now in private practice.

Review :
Spurling’s new edition expertly integrates traditional psychoanalytic constructs with the realities of contemporary counselling in an extraordinary fashion, helping both novice and experienced clinicians practice their craft with greater sophistication. With observations from the psychodynamic counselling “founders and masters”, such as Freud, Winnicott and Bowlby, this text explains how these theories apply to and can inform our best modern-day counselling service practices. In this book, Spurling’s great strength is the way he unfolds his clinical examples, which are deep and layered, alongside compelling discussions of theory. Each section is written beautifully in clear and engaging prose, enriched by references to literature. Whether you are a new practitioner or an experienced psychotherapist or counsellor, you will make exciting discoveries within these pages. This accessible account of psychodynamic theory and practice is an essential text for prospective psychodynamic counsellors and psychotherapists. It successfully conveys the substance and significance of once-weekly psychodynamic work.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781350543614
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
  • Height: 232 mm
  • No of Pages: 248
  • Weight: 381 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1350543616
  • Publisher Date: 02 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 154 mm


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