In recent years, the benefits and applications of systemic therapy with individuals, in addition to its more traditional practice with families, has been increasingly recognized. This important new text, and much-welcomed addition to the popular Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy series, provides trainees and practitioners new to this approach, with a lively, accessible and thoroughly practical introduction to the key theoretical concepts and techniques.

Introduction
Overview of Systemic Theory and Practice
Social Constructionist Approaches to Emotion and the Self
The Importance of Context
Neutrality, Curiosity, Irreverence and Self-Reflexivity
Hypothesising and Creating Systemic Stories
Circular Questioning
Future Dreaming and Appreciating Abilities
Tracking an Episode
Change: Co-Creating New Stories
Conclusion
Glossary
Appendix I: Introductory Consultation Pro-Forma
Appendix II: An Example of Writing Non-Linear Notes
Bibliography
Index

FRAN HEDGES is head of the student counselling service at Roehampton, University of Surrey, UK, and formerly Director at Kensington Consultation Centre (now KCC International), where she set up and taught on the Diploma in Individual Systemic Counselling and Psychotherapy.