New to the bestselling Counselling in a Nutshell Series, this pocket-sized book is the beginners guide to the essentials of Gestalt Therapy, from its principles to practice. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book introduces: </p><p></p><p>- the origins of the approach</p><p>- the key theory and concepts</p><p>- the skills and techniques important to practice. </p><p></p><p>Written in an accessible, jargon-free style, this book includes vivid case examples, end of chapter exercises and a glossary of terms to help aid understanding. </p><p></p><p>Gaie Houston is a writer, UKCP-registered psychotherapist and senior lecturer at The Gestalt Centre, London. </p><p>