Drawing on two years of school-based research carried out by the authors, this work addresses the issues in practice for teachers counselling or guiding students in schools. The book aims to report the research from three angles: the perspective of the pupil, the teacher and the school development.

Uses detailed case material to show how counselling strategies can be used with clients seeking careers guidance. Offers guidance in structuring interviews and discusses important issues affecting working in the public sector.

Focuses on women whose eating patterns have generated side-effects on other aspects of their lives such as work, health and family. This book is useful for trainees and experienced counsellors, members of support organisations, and women suffering from eating disorders, their friends and families.

Providing real insight into the experience of working with clients with progressive disabilities, this book uses dialogue, with thoughts and feelings in boxed comments, to illustrate the person-centred approach.