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The Counsellor's Bookshelf
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items A collection of recommended books for counsellors, trainee counsellors and anyone interested in understanding human behaviour, emotions and mental health. From counselling theory and therapeutic approaches to trauma, relationships and personal growth...
Are you looking to start your counselling journey or have started. This book is really useful and helps make counselling theory and skills easier to understand. A really useful book for anyone starting their counselling journey. It is also a great re...
Learning To Counsel, 4th Edition by Jan Sutton, William Stewart
Part of the Counselling in Action series, this book helped me bring person-centred theory to life. A great read for trainee counsellors looking to deepen their understanding and develop their counselling practice.
Person-Centred Counselling in Action by Dave Mearns, Brian Thorne
A good read on your counselling journey. I love how Carl Rogers reminds us that sometimes, people don't need advice; they just need to feel heard, accepted and understood.
On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers, Frances Fuchs
A book which remnined me that counselling isn’t about having all the answers, but about being present, building connections and truly understanding the person sitting in front of you.
The Gift Of Therapy by Irvin D. Yalom
A compassionate book exploring suicidal thoughts, helping you to understand what someone may be experiencing during their darkest moments. If you want to deepen your understanding of suicide, mental health and how we can support people who are strugg...
When It Is Darkest by Rory O’Connor
Another book from the Counselling in Action series.. A useful read for trainee counsellors wanting to explore a different therapeutic approach and deepen their understanding of personal growth, self-awareness and the whole person.
Psychosynthesis Counselling in Action by Diana Whitmore
I love these Counselling in Action series. A helpful read for trainee counsellors or counsellors wanting to explore the Gestalt approach and develop a deeper understanding of how our thoughts, feelings and experiences shape who we are.
Gestalt Counselling in Action by Petruska Clarkson, Simon Cavicchia
A fantastic book and must have for anyone who is interested in understanding trauma and how it affects both the mind and body.
Bessel van der Kolk books and biography
I loved this book. I like how it uses familiar characters to explore feelings, relationships and personal growth in a way that's easy to understand. A great easy read.
Counselling for Toads by Robert de Board
If you want to explore creative ways of working with clients, this is a lovely book. I love the idea of using creativity to help people express feelings and explore things that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.
Creative Counselling with Adults by Tanja Sharpe
A book which offers an interesting look at therapy and mental health, making it a great read for anyone curious about understanding themselves and others a little better.
And How Does That Make You Feel? by Joshua Fletcher
Llooking after ourselves is just as important as looking after others, This book is a great reminder of the importance of self-care, recognising our own limits and making sure we're looking after our own wellbeing while supporting others.
Help for the Helper by Babette Rothschild
Another book from the Counselling in Action series. A useful read for trainee counsellors wanting to deepen their understanding of how past experiences, relationships and unconscious processes can shape how we feel and behave today.
Psychodynamic Counselling in Action by Michael Jacobs
A lovely book which explores shame with compassion and reminds us how important it is to feel understood rather than judged. A valuable read for anyone interested in trauma, healing and self-understanding.
Unshame - healing trauma-based shame through psychotherapy by Carolyn Spring
A really touching book that reminds me how important it is to give people the time and space to understand themselves. It beautifully highlights the power of patience, acceptance and empathy, and how being truly heard can help someone find their own ...
Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia M. Axline
A lovely book which provides guidance on incorporating creativity at every step of the therapeutic journey, from initial contract through to managing endings.
Creative Counselling by Tanja Sharpe, Suzanne Alderson