Durga the Story Untold

Book Details:

• Author: John McLeod

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 9788131602928

• Pages: 281

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book:
Do you work in a profession where helping people is a key responsibility? Are you prepared for moments when clients or colleagues turn to you with personal issues?

This book is specifically written for teachers, doctors, nurses, community workers, social workers, and other professionals whose counselling roles are embedded within their everyday job functions. It introduces a practical framework that enables readers to draw on personal and professional experiences and combine them with various counselling approaches to provide effective support to those in need.

Most people seeking help for personal or emotional concerns do not approach professional psychotherapists; instead, they turn to accessible, trusted individuals in their immediate environment. Often, these interactions may last only a few minutes, yet they can have a profound impact. This book equips readers with strategies, listening techniques, and emotional engagement skills to maximize the effectiveness of such short counselling encounters.

“Counselling Skill” emphasizes essential abilities such as active listening, self-awareness, empathy, instilling hope, and reliability, empowering helpers to guide others toward self-support. Each chapter is rich with examples, research-backed insights, and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced professionals.

Ideal for those in helping, managing, or supervisory roles, this book also serves as a foundational text for counselling students aiming to deepen their understanding of effective and ethical counselling practices.

About the Author / Editor:
John McLeod is Professor of Counselling at the University of Abertay Dundee. With extensive experience in counselling, training, research, and consultancy, he has worked with diverse professional groups including healthcare providers, social workers, and emergency services personnel. He is the author of six books and over fifty research publications on counselling and psychotherapy.