This book is your essential introduction to relational counselling and psychotherapy.It maps out relational concepts and approaches by drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and systemic modalities, using case material to demonstrate different ways of being a relational practitioner. The book shows you how to use relationally orientated skills, competencies, interventions and practices across the therapy process from beginning – middle – end.Content on the social context, on issues of power, diversity and difference, support your personal and professional development. Supported by case studies, recent research and a wealth of learning features, this book will support your development as a relational therapist