Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction to counselling in careers guidance; The counselling approach; Theoretical background to counselling; The model for a counselling approach; Counselling skills; Application of the model and skills in the careers interview; The immediate environment; The impact of the labour market; Tools available to the careers adviser; Carol: the context of guidance and the guidance interview; Training and development for guidance practitioners; Notes; Useful addresses; Select bibliography; Index.

Uses detailed case material to show how counselling strategies can be used with clients seeking careers guidance. Offers guidance in structuring interviews and discusses important issues affecting working in the public sector.