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Years of experience, level of qualification, modality delivered, supervision, personal therapy, and continuing professional development are not predictive of client outcomes in psychotherapy. Further, the outcomes of psychotherapy have not improved in over 40 years, despite the proliferation of new therapy modalities. Evidence Based Counselling & Psychotherapy for the 21^st Century Practitioner answers how counselling and psychotherapy can be operationalised in the 21st century, dispelling long-held beliefs about how psychotherapy works.

Discussing evidence-based practice in its various forms, the chapters provide an analysis of research used and the debate around the effectiveness of specific therapies, commonalities across therapies and the many evidence-based relationship variables that are said to contribute to effective psychotherapy. Client factors and the use of technology, deliberate practice, supervision, and a simulated client case demonstrate the application of the methods and ideas reviewed.

Whether a novice psychotherapy trainee or a seasoned practitioner or supervisor, Evidence Based Counselling & Psychotherapy for the 21^st Century Practitioner illustrates what an effective 21^st century practitioner needs to know, do, and reflect on to improve the effectiveness of their psychotherapeutic work and client outcomes – of interest across the allied health and social care sectors where counselling and therapy interventions are used.

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Challenging but Necessary

Dr. James M. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024

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This book forces you to rethink what actually drives client outcomes. The data on years of experience not being predictive of success was a hard pill to swallow, but the evidence is undeniable. It shifts the focus to what truly matters: deliberate practice and the therapeutic relationship. A must-read for any serious practitioner.

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Modern and Practical

Sarah Jenkins, LPC Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2023

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Finally, a text that addresses the 21st-century landscape. The chapters on using technology and simulated client cases were incredibly practical. It doesn't just theorize; it shows you how to operationalize these concepts in a modern practice. Highly recommended.

Invaluable for Trainees

Michael T., Grad Student Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2024

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As a trainee, I found this book invaluable. It dispels so many myths I've heard in passing and grounds everything in solid research. It gave me a clear roadmap of what I need to focus on—specifically deliberate practice—to actually improve, rather than just 'gaining experience' passively.

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A Supervisor's Essential Tool

Karen D., Clinical Supervisor Reviewed in Australia on November 15, 2023

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I've started using this with my supervisees. It provides a shared language for discussing effectiveness that moves beyond modality wars. The detailed analysis of relationship variables gives us concrete things to work on in supervision. Excellent resource.

Breaking the Stagnation

R. Lewis Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

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The premise that psychotherapy outcomes haven't improved in 40 years is startling but well-argued here. This book offers a way forward. It's not about inventing a new modality, but about refining the core skills that actually drive change. Deeply insightful.

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