'I would recommend The Practitioner's Handbook as a useful resource for therapists concerned with their professional development and the development of others' -Therapy Today, February 2009

The Practitioner's Handbookis an essential guide to professional development in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling psychology. In a friendly and informal style, theHandbookaddresses the key concerns and questions most frequently raised by newly qualified practitioners, including:
how to avoid complaints and litigation
how to write client reports
how to interpret medical and psychiatric assessments.
TheHandbookalso outlines different avenues for career development (such as research, supervision, training or management), providing the reader with practical hints and guidance on how to take the next career step and organize continuing professional development.
The Practitioner's Handbookis the ideal companion for newly qualified practitioners and those nearing the end of their professional training. Leading contributors share their knowledge and experience on key topics, making theHandbookan indispensable guide for continuing professional development.
Professor Stephen Palmeris an Honorary Professor of Psychology at City University in the Department of Psychology and he is Director of the new Coaching Psychology Unit. He is also founder of the Centre for Stress Management.Professor Robert Boris Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London.