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""Research reports do not usually make for riveting reading, so I had expected this book to be rather dry. However, nothing could be further from the truth as Mick Cooper has managed to create a text that is interesting and informative as well as engaging...certainly deserves a place on every counsellor and psychotherapist's bookshelf"" Therapy Today, March 2009 ""Hard to put down...a superb job in drawing together such a wide body of information and synthesizing it in a manner that regular 'Joes' like me can understand."" Bill Matthews, Trainer and Therapist ""A great contribution to the literature."" Colin Lago ""A great resource for therapists and a tremendous achievement to have pullled all this often complex information together in such an accessible way."" Joe Armstrong, Lecturer in Counselling, University of Abertay ""A remarkable summary of findings and their implications for practice as we enter the 21st century."" Prof Michael J. Lambert, Brigham Young University ""A fantastic accomplishment. Mick Cooper brings together a vast amount of material in a relevant and interesting way."" Prof John McLeod, Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay Dundee 'The publication of this book couldn't be more timely! Mick Cooper has a wonderful ability to write about complex things in a clear accessible way"" Laurie Clark, CEO of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Are some therapies more effective than others? How important is the relationship? Which clients do best in therapy? Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy answers these questions and many more, providing trainees, practitioners and researchers with a comprehensive introduction to the latest findings in the field. The book sets out in a jargon-free way the evidence for the effectiveness of therapy and the factors associated with positive therapeutic outcomes. It gives suggestions for further reading, definitions of key terms and questions for discussion, making this an ideal text for use in training. The book is also designed for practitioners who increasingly need to justify their therapeutic work on empirical grounds. Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy gives them the knowledge and confidence to do just that. More than that, it makes research findings accessible and provides information on how to practice counselling and psychotherapy in an effective way. Watch Mick Cooper talking about this book on YouTube: To view the Part 1 - Click Here To view the Part 2 - Click Here To view the Part 3 - Click Here

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Mick Cooper's book cuts through the often hyperbolic claims and counter claims of the psychological therapies and has produced a clear guide to the current state of knowledge about what works. Summarising and describing effectively the key findings from the field, his guide is essential reading for practitioners, service providers and people who want evidence to support their choice of therapist. Jonathan Coe, Chief Executive, Witness Beautifully done - clear and to the point. The book separates the wheat from the chaff wonderfully well. David Cain, editor of Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Research and Practice (PCCS Books, 2002) READ THIS BOOK! This is an excellent account of all the core issues in therapy research. Norman Claringbull, What is counselling and psychotherapy? (Learning Matters, 2010) Essential reading for trainers, trainees, practitioners and those involved in counselling and psychotherapy research...The success of Cooper's work lies in its clarity, accessibility and user friendliness. In each chapter key points are summarised. Technical terms highlighted, recommended reading indicated and implications for practice signposted. Andy Hill, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Salford and Primary Care Psychological Therapist for Bolton PCT So well written and laid out that it makes a rattling good read...Every counsellor and therapist should have a copy of this book Eisteach, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Fantastic...it will definitely be recommended reading for our students Dr. Darren Langdridge, The Open University A phenomenal book Scott D. Miller, Ph.D., Co-founder of the Centre for Clinical Excellence Research reports do not usually make for riveting reading, so I had expected this book to be rather dry. However, nothing could be further from the truth as Mick Cooper has managed to create a text that is interesting and informative as well as engaging...certainly deserves a place on every counsellor and psychotherapist's bookshelf Therapy Today, March 2009 Hard to put down...a superb job in drawing together such a wide body of information and synthesizing it in a manner that regular 'Joes' like me can understand. Bill Matthews, Trainer and Therapist A great contribution to the literature. Colin Lago A great resource for therapists and a tremendous achievement to have pullled all this often complex information together in such an accessible way. Joe Armstrong, Lecturer in Counselling, University of Abertay A remarkable summary of findings and their implications for practice as we enter the 21st century. Prof Michael J. Lambert, Brigham Young University A fantastic accomplishment. Mick Cooper brings together a vast amount of material in a relevant and interesting way. Prof John McLeod, Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay Dundee 'The publication of this book couldn't be more timely! Mick Cooper has a wonderful ability to write about complex things in a clear accessible way Laurie Clark, CEO of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy 'A fantastic accomplishment. Mick Cooper brings together a vast amount of material in a relevant and interesting way.' -- John McLeod 20080301 'The book's strengths are an inviting personable style, an objective perspective and a systematic review of research. I do not see any weaknesses.' -- Arthur C. Bohart 20080301 'I generally do not become absorbed by texts about research, but this book was remarkably engaging --clear, concise, and handy as a reference guide' -- Kirk Schneider 20080401 'The publication of this book couldn't be more timely! Mick Cooper has a wonderful ability to write about complex things in a clear accessible way. This is a comprehensive guide to what the evidence tells us so far -- essential reading for practitioners, trainees and indeed clients themselves who want to understand more about the knowledge base of the powerful tool that therapy is.' -- Laurie Clark 20080401 'Highly accessible, even for 'statisticophobes'. It is simple, without being simplistic, and brings quite complex concepts to a level that novices can grasp.' -- Maureen O'Hara 20080401 'As a scholar of psychotherapy research I highly recommend this book as a remarkable summary of findings and their implications for practice as we enter the 21st century. Essential information to consider by professionals and students alike as they become more effective practitioners.' -- Michael Lambert 20080425

In many ways, this book is a remarkable achievement. Mick Cooper succeeds admirably in his principle aim of providing a user-friendly introduction to research findings in therapy and also in his further aim of writing a book which is accessible to all and oriented towards practice .He has done a phenomenal job in reviewing vast amounts of material which he has digested and integrated in an attempt to answer various questions which researchers have asked, and he has drawn out the implications for practice . I am also very impressed with the easy way in which he introduces necessary statistical concepts such as Cohen's d (effect size) and ED 50 (median effective 'dose'). I also like the way in which he encourages thought and debate with his 'Questions for Reflection' at the end of each chapter. Mick Cooper is a very engaging writer and it's hard not to love this book Journal of The Society for Existential Analysis This is an interesting book that will appeal to a wide-ranging audience as it brings together, in a clear and accessible manner, the best available research with clinical expertise, to address the important question of whether psychotherapy helps people make changes and if so, how. It is definitely worth reading. Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 2010 Mick Cooper's book is an ambitious endeavour, beautifully executed and an easy read...[it] is a brave, complex venture made readily digestible. It is well worth not just reading but using. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, May 2010 This unique and excellent book from Mick Cooper is a gem right down to its thoughtful and tantalizing cover...Mick Cooper has risen to the challenge of giving us a research findings text that is respectful of a wide range of therapies and is accessible to anyone within the profession. It's a cliche, but this book should be on the shelf of any therapist interested in good, research-based, practice. The sub-title certainly held true for me. The facts really are friendly. International Transactional Analysis News, 2010 Mick Cooper's book cuts through the often hyperbolic claims and counter claims of the psychological therapies and has produced a clear guide to the current state of knowledge about what works. Summarising and describing effectively the key findings from the field, his guide is essential reading for practitioners, service providers and people who want evidence to support their choice of therapist. Jonathan Coe, Chief Executive, Witness Beautifully done - clear and to the point. The book separates the wheat from the chaff wonderfully well. David Cain, editor of Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Research and Practice (PCCS Books, 2002) READ THIS BOOK! This is an excellent account of all the core issues in therapy research. Norman Claringbull, What is counselling and psychotherapy? (Learning Matters, 2010) Essential reading for trainers, trainees, practitioners and those involved in counselling and psychotherapy research...The success of Cooper's work lies in its clarity, accessibility and user friendliness. In each chapter key points are summarised. Technical terms highlighted, recommended reading indicated and implications for practice signposted. Andy Hill, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Salford and Primary Care Psychological Therapist for Bolton PCT So well written and laid out that it makes a rattling good read...Every counsellor and therapist should have a copy of this book Eisteach, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Fantastic...it will definitely be recommended reading for our students Dr. Darren Langdridge, The Open University A phenomenal book Scott D. Miller, Ph.D., Co-founder of the Centre for Clinical Excellence Research reports do not usually make for riveting reading, so I had expected this book to be rather dry. However, nothing could be further from the truth as Mick Cooper has managed to create a text that is interesting and informative as well as engaging...certainly deserves a place on every counsellor and psychotherapist's bookshelf Therapy Today, March 2009 Hard to put down...a superb job in drawing together such a wide body of information and synthesizing it in a manner that regular 'Joes' like me can understand. Bill Matthews, Trainer and Therapist A great contribution to the literature. Colin Lago A great resource for therapists and a tremendous achievement to have pullled all this often complex information together in such an accessible way. Joe Armstrong, Lecturer in Counselling, University of Abertay A remarkable summary of findings and their implications for practice as we enter the 21st century. Prof Michael J. Lambert, Brigham Young University A fantastic accomplishment. Mick Cooper brings together a vast amount of material in a relevant and interesting way. Prof John McLeod, Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay Dundee 'The publication of this book couldn't be more timely... Mick Cooper has a wonderful ability to write about complex things in a clear accessible way Laurie Clark, CEO of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Easier to digest than a large box of chocolates. -- Gill Jackman

In many ways, this book is a remarkable achievement. Mick Cooper succeeds admirably in his principle aim of providing a user-friendly introduction to research findings in therapy and also in his further aim of writing a book which is accessible to all and oriented towards practice .He has done a phenomenal job in reviewing vast amounts of material which he has digested and integrated in an attempt to answer various questions which researchers have asked, and he has drawn out the implications for practice . I am also very impressed with the easy way in which he introduces necessary statistical concepts such as Cohen's d (effect size) and ED 50 (median effective 'dose'). I also like the way in which he encourages thought and debate with his 'Questions for Reflection' at the end of each chapter. Mick Cooper is a very engaging writer and it's hard not to love this book Journal of The Society for Existential Analysis This is an interesting book that will appeal to a wide-ranging audience as it brings together, in a clear and accessible manner, the best available research with clinical expertise, to address the important question of whether psychotherapy helps people make changes and if so, how. It is definitely worth reading. Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 2010 Mick Cooper's book is an ambitious endeavour, beautifully executed and an easy read...[it] is a brave, complex venture made readily digestible. It is well worth not just reading but using. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, May 2010 This unique and excellent book from Mick Cooper is a gem right down to its thoughtful and tantalizing cover...Mick Cooper has risen to the challenge of giving us a research findings text that is respectful of a wide range of therapies and is accessible to anyone within the profession. It's a cliche, but this book should be on the shelf of any therapist interested in good, research-based, practice. The sub-title certainly held true for me. The facts really are friendly. International Transactional Analysis News, 2010 Mick Cooper's book cuts through the often hyperbolic claims and counter claims of the psychological therapies and has produced a clear guide to the current state of knowledge about what works. Summarising and describing effectively the key findings from the field, his guide is essential reading for practitioners, service providers and people who want evidence to support their choice of therapist. Jonathan Coe, Chief Executive, Witness Beautifully done - clear and to the point. The book separates the wheat from the chaff wonderfully well. David Cain, editor of Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Research and Practice (PCCS Books, 2002) READ THIS BOOK! This is an excellent account of all the core issues in therapy research. Norman Claringbull, What is counselling and psychotherapy? (Learning Matters, 2010) Essential reading for trainers, trainees, practitioners and those involved in counselling and psychotherapy research...The success of Cooper's work lies in its clarity, accessibility and user friendliness. In each chapter key points are summarised. Technical terms highlighted, recommended reading indicated and implications for practice signposted. Andy Hill, Senior Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Salford and Primary Care Psychological Therapist for Bolton PCT So well written and laid out that it makes a rattling good read...Every counsellor and therapist should have a copy of this book Eisteach, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Fantastic...it will definitely be recommended reading for our students Dr. Darren Langdridge, The Open University A phenomenal book Scott D. Miller, Ph.D., Co-founder of the Centre for Clinical Excellence Research reports do not usually make for riveting reading, so I had expected this book to be rather dry. However, nothing could be further from the truth as Mick Cooper has managed to create a text that is interesting and informative as well as engaging...certainly deserves a place on every counsellor and psychotherapist's bookshelf Therapy Today, March 2009 Hard to put down...a superb job in drawing together such a wide body of information and synthesizing it in a manner that regular 'Joes' like me can understand. Bill Matthews, Trainer and Therapist A great contribution to the literature. Colin Lago A great resource for therapists and a tremendous achievement to have pullled all this often complex information together in such an accessible way. Joe Armstrong, Lecturer in Counselling, University of Abertay A remarkable summary of findings and their implications for practice as we enter the 21st century. Prof Michael J. Lambert, Brigham Young University A fantastic accomplishment. Mick Cooper brings together a vast amount of material in a relevant and interesting way. Prof John McLeod, Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay Dundee 'The publication of this book couldn't be more timely... Mick Cooper has a wonderful ability to write about complex things in a clear accessible way Laurie Clark, CEO of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Author Information

Mick Cooper is Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton, where he is Director of the Centre for Research in Social and Psychological Transformation (CREST). Mick is a chartered psychologist, a UKCP registered psychotherapist, and a Fellow of the BACP. Mick is author and editor of a range of texts on person-centred, existential and relational approaches to therapy; including Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2005, SAGE, with Dave Mearns), Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (2011, SAGE, with John McLeod) and Existential Therapies (2nd edn, 2017, SAGE). Mick has led a series of research studies exploring the processes and outcomes of humanistic counselling with young people. Mick is the father of four children and lives in Brighton on the south coast of England.  

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