Includes bibliographic references and index.

Introduction: The therapeutic relationship in counselling and psychotherapy -- Introducing the Therapeutic Relationship -- Introducing the therapeutic relationship -- What the research tells us -- The relationship in different modalities -- A relational approach to therapy -- Developmental factors in a relational approach --
Establishing and Maintaining the Relationship -- Establishing the relationship -- Developing the relationship -- Challenges to the relationship: When things get tricky -- Ending the relationship -- The Relationship in Context --The therapist's self in relationship -- Working with difference within the therapeutic relationship: A relational perspective -- Developing your Practice

"The therapeutic relationship is considered to be the most significant factor in achieving positive therapeutic change. As such, it is essential that trainee and practising therapists are able to facilitate a strong working alliance with each of their clients. This book will help them do just that, by offering a practical and evidence-based guide to all aspects of the therapeutic relationship in counselling and psychotherapy. Cross-modal in its approach, this book examines the issues impacting on the therapeutic relationship true to all models of practice"--EBL.