Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling ─ The Essential Manual for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors & Other Healthcare Professionals on Caring for Their Clients

At the centre of any caring role is listening attentively to the concerns, stories and needs of others. But to develop the skills of listening, learning, caring and counselling (LLCC), you need support and training. This comprehensive guide, full of ideas and techniques, is designed to fill that role. It is not a book about fundamental counselling skills.

Instead, the main emphasis is on how professionals can assist clients as they work through the issues they commonly present with -- such as low mood, relationship issues, loss and grief. A number of different therapies and their related techniques are described and synthesized into the LLCC approach, while case-studies, skills and tips for everyday practice make it a practical and user-friendly resource.

Dr Cate Howell, OAM, CSM is a general practitioner and therapist, researcher, lecturer and author. She has over 30 years of training and experience in the health area, with a special interest in mental health and assisting individuals experiencing life stresses or crises. Cate holds a Bachelor in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), a Bachelor of Medicine, a Bachelor of Surgery, a Masters in Health Service Management and a Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine). She also has a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and has trained in Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Interpersonal Therapy. She has travelled internationally to present research findings on depression and has been published in a number of academic journals. The author of three books, in 2012 Cate was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to medicine, particularly mental health, and professional organizations.