It is now 25 years since the first edition of Person-Centred Counselling in Action appeared, offering the definitive exposition of the theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Since then the book has supported and inspired hundreds of thousands of trainees and practitioners worldwide. This important Fourth Edition maintains the book′s accessibility, clarity and verve whilst incorporating new developments in the approach. John McLeod joins authors Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field.

Person-Centred Counselling in Action, Fourth Edition will be an invaluable resource for those embarking on their first stages of training. Well-established practitioners and even seasoned scholars will continue to find much to interest and stimulate them.

Person-Centred Counselling in Action is a highly respected and widely used core text within professional counselling and psychotherapy training.
Part of the trusted Counselling in Action series, this book provides a clear, accessible, and practical introduction to the person-centred approach, based on the principles of Carl Rogers.

Through real-life case studies, practitioner insights, and straightforward explanations, the authors demonstrate how person-centred counselling works in practice — from establishing therapeutic relationships to supporting clients through emotional growth, self-understanding, and change.

Ideal for trainee counsellors, practising therapists, and mental health professionals, this book supports learning across counselling skills courses, diploma programmes, and CPD.
It remains one of the most valuable guides for anyone wanting to understand or apply the person-centred approach in real therapeutic settings.