Praise for previous editions:`the first systematic, comprehensive text about this approach since Carl Rogers own Client-Centred Therapy... outstanding - Counselling, The Journal of the British Association for Counselling`I felt understood by this book! - Ann Weiser, PCA Letter Network`The skilful conveying of tenderness and building of trust are well explained and described with lots of case study examples - Guidance Matters`Without doubt the clearest description of the person-centred approach to counselling that I have read, apart from Carl Rogers own writings.I felt that I had got to know both Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne through their offering the reader their own congruence and I found this aspect of the book at times quite moving - Social Work Today`The book conveys the profound respect for the person, for his/her autonomy and uniqueness, which is inherent in the Rogerian approach - British Journal of Medical Psychology`Gives real insight into person-centred counselling... This is