Simon Cavicchia has oriented Clarkson’s seminal
work of Gestalt Counselling in Action within a more
contemporary context, adding voices of significant and
divergent thinkers as counter-point and extensions of
the author’s work.
Michael Clemmens, Gestalt
Institute of Cleveland, USA
This popular and well
written book which is now in its 4th edition
provides an accessible and thorough introduction to the
Gestalt approach.
Danny Porter, Manchester Gestalt
Centre
Now 24 years old with over 40,000
copies sold worldwide, Petruska Clarkson’s
classic text is the definitive introduction to
Gestalt therapy. This fourth edition, updated by Simon
Cavicchia, covers the latest in Gestalt theory, research
and practice. It includes:
- An
extended case study running through the book to help
you understand the process of therapy and the
techniques used in each of the phases.
- Learning
features and case examples translating theory into
practice.
- New
‘reflection sections’ showing you the most recent
developments in the field.
- New
material on the relational turn and research.
As a
student of Gestalt therapy, this is the one book you
need to buy; it offers a uniquely practical and
accessible approach to an often complex topic.
Petruska
Clarkson was a professor and fellow of the British
Association for Counselling and Fellow of the British
Psychological Society. Petruska sadly passed away in
2006.
Simon
Cavicchia is a primary tutor on the MSc in Gestalt
Psychotherapy and Joint Programme Leader of the MSc in
Coaching Psychology/MA in Psychological Coaching, both
at Metanoia Institute, London.
