Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health: Guidelines for the New Consultant : Routledge : 9781138899094 : 1138899097 : 04 Dec 2017 : Collaborative Consultation in Mental Health: Guidelines for the New Consultant offers a practical guide for professionals working ?indirectly' with clients through consultation with staff. As resources become more scarce in public services and a greater number of people seek mental health interventions, professionals are increasingly called upon to consult with practitioners who conduct face-to-face work with clients. This book provides an essential guide for those who are interested in developing their consultation competence. This book introduces the reader to the principles of a collaborative approach to consultation with practitioners, teams and agencies working in health, education, social care and mental health. The book takes the reader step-by-step through the collaborative consultation process, from preparing and setting up the context for