This practical guide to the Gestalt approach has successfully introduced thousands of trainee therapists to the essential skills needed in Gestalt practice. Now in its third edition, the book includes:

· New chapters on working with trauma, and building client resources

· New material on depression and anxiety

· Expanded content on working with more challenging client issues

· Integration of leading ideas from contemporary trauma therapies.

The authors offer practical guidance on the entire process of therapy including setting up the therapeutic session, creating a working alliance, assessment and treatment direction, managing risk, supervision, adopting a research approach, and managing difficult encounters.