Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective (6th Edition)

Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective is a broad first textbook for students entering the helping professions. Michael Scott Nystul treats counseling as both a science, grounded in theory and research, and an art, shaped by the counselor’s own judgement, creativity and relationship with each client.

This sixth edition covers the counseling process and core skills, the main theoretical approaches, ethical and legal issues, multicultural counseling, and specialised areas such as work with children, families and groups. It suits undergraduate and postgraduate courses in counseling, psychology, social work and education.