Size-wise, these books span an open palm and have a very handy flap on the back and front as an integral feature of the cover which can be used as a bookmark. They are concise, yet thorough, providing introductions to the key elements of the theory and practice underpinning major therapeutic approaches [An] ideal 'intro' I would recommend these books because, 'in a nutshell', they work' - Therapy Today. 'In a bookaimed principally at those just embarking on counselling training Windy Dryden offers a down-to-earth introduction to the theory and practice of counselling which will serve to aid.Content: The components of counselling in a nutshell --Bonds --Views --Goals --Tasks --Counselling as a process.Abstract: What is counselling and how does it work? This book provides the answers to these questions and more, as part of a step-by-step guide to the counselling relationship and the therapeutic process.