Seeking therapy is among the most important mental health decisions a person will make and, yet, many clients are poorly prepared for what lays ahead. Here, Jared Scherz outlines the process for seeking therapy, from finding the right therapist and approach, to navigating the insurance and billing systems available. He details the most common pitfalls clients and their therapists face once therapy has commenced, and guides readers to avoiding those mistakes that can sabotage counseling. Whether considering therapy for the first time or evaluating current help, this is the perfect companion to personal growth. Different from other books, insight is offered into types of therapy, such as group, marriage, or individual counseling, as well as theoretic orientations to help readers understand therapeutic approaches from the point of view of the provider. Scherz encourages a greater sense of personal responsibility and empowerment to navigate the healing and wholeness paths. Alternative health practices are also outlined to help people who wish to take a more holistic approach to wellness, both mental and physical. Readers will feel empowered by this book to take the first steps necessary to get the help they need, to continue along a path already chosen, or to take a different approach when one is not already working.

This book can help you understand the complex systems, processes, and nuances of the things to know as you consider therapy to help improve your life.

“A much needed and long-awaited book. An important read for all wishing to succeed in their training.” Professor John Nuttall, Regent’s University London and Chair of West London Centre for Counselling, UK “This is an eminently useful and accessible book for anyone considering embarking on counselling and psychotherapy training. I can recommend it to anyone considering training, or at the beginning part of their journey.” Dr Biljana van Rijn, Metanoia Institute, UK “This beautifully structured manual serves as a companion to navigating the complex and multi-layered journey of a therapy training. It adds an invaluable contribution to any reading list for Counselling and Psychotherapy trainings.” Sue Healey BACP Accredited Counsellor, Counselling Tutor How to Succeed in Your Counselling and Psychotherapy Training is an accessible and friendly guide for new trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. It outlines the difficulties that a new trainee may encounter and provides guidance on the main aspects of the training journey, both in the classroom and in a clinical placement. As well as excerpts from trainees who have shared their experience of the training journey this book includes guidance on: • The full cycle of training – from choosing a training to the post qualifying year • The key components of clinical practice – starting work in a clinical placement and how to make the most of supervision • The essential aspects of training – from development of reflective practice to competency in assessment • How to develop a therapeutic presence, the ability to work with a client’s feelings and how to communicate and work within the therapeutic relationship The book is structured so that readers can dip in and out of chapters depending on their current needs or interests. Additionally, there are self-reflection exercises throughout to help stimulate thinking and to prepare the reader for supervision. Cecilia Jarvis is a UKCP registered psychotherapist. Cecilia has over thirty years’ experience of being a trainer and clinical supervisor in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. She was the co-founder of The Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling at the Mary Ward Centre, London, UK.

Understand all the aspects of beginning and sustaining a therapeutic practice with The Therapist's Starter Guide: Setting Up and Building Your Practice, Working with Clients, and Managing Professional Growth, a practical, hands-on guide to professional fulfillment and business success. If you’re a new practitioner or seek to grow your practice, this book will provide you with the skills you need to succeed, thrive and grow professionally and personally. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to transition to a new job or to begin your own practice.

Can a therapist expect a career that is both satisfying and financially rewarding? Yes! Find out how this dynamic guide will help you envision and practice success! "The Successful Therapist is essential reading for all mental health practitioners. It opens our eyes to the many possible paths to take, and helps individuals see how they can take control and plan an exciting, lucrative, and rewarding career." --Deborah Roth Ledley, PhD, psychologist and author If you want a rewarding mental health career that works for you--where you both make a living and help improve others' lives--you must take a leadership role in your own career development. The Successful Therapist gives you the tools and strategies you need to plan and grow a successful career. Going beyond just dollar profits, this guide will help you define success in terms of what you value most in the field, then give you the entrepreneurial skills to best position yourself so you can realize those values and achieve your goals. Drawing on the author's own experiences as well as interviews with numerous successful clinicians, this book first offers a general road map for creating a successful career plan. It discusses: * How to envision your career * How to make choices and position yourself for success * Business planning for yourself and your practice * Basics of understanding, setting up, and running your own business The second part of this book provides information on alternative and non-traditional career paths for therapists. These include: * Personal and executive coaching * Business consulting * Forensic psychology * Clinical administration * Writing and lecturing * Careers in other fields This savvy career guide--written by someone who's built her own successful career in and around mental health--is packed with helpful self-assessments, questionnaires, and real-life case studies. Whether you're just starting in practice, want to change careers, or want to further develop your current mental health practice, this is an inspiring and essential guide that will set you on the path to empowerment and success.

An in-depth look at a much misunderstood practice, offering a fresh viewpoint on how this science can be a universally effective route to our better selves.

If you are considering the possibility of counselling or psychotherapy, or if you have already begun the process, and would like to ensure you get through therapy successfully and make the most of the experience, then this is the book for you.If you feel stuck, emotionally overwhelmed or confused by the healing process of therapy and want to direct and reinvigorate it, and use therapy effectively, efficiently and safely, then this book is for you.If you a therapist or trainee therapist, and you would like to reflect on the collective voice of the client and use learning based interventions to enhance your client's process, then this is the book for you. You can be successful in therapy because of one fact: although the foundation of therapy is built from the competence of your therapist, no matter how good that foundation is, it is you who ultimately makes therapy work. This book teaches you how to be successful in therapy.You will find in this book all the rules which make therapy work. If you prefer, you can think of them as teaching foundations to take charge of your role and to make judgements on what you can do to help yourself and be successful, whether it's finding the right therapist, becoming more feelings-focused, building awareness or recognising when the time is right to bring therapy to an end. The road to healing and growth can be a daunting prospect, but by selecting and applying the knowledge gained here, you will be in charge of your own growth and development.