The manual provides a systematic description of the process of providing the population with a social service of psychological counseling . The manual is designed to facilitate the development of the theory and technological foundations of the psychologist-consultant ; methods and techniques of individual approaches and directions formed in modern domestic and foreign counseling psychology ; experience in the use of psychotherapy methods in the process of consulting with clients ; Ethics and Deontology of Psychological Counseling . Conforms to the Federal Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education of the Third Generation. It is intended for students studying at the psychological faculties of higher educational institutions (specialty and magistracy level), as well as students of courses in systems of advanced training and additional education ..