Therapy is an essentially human activity that needs to be understood in terms of the relationships, processes of communication and people involved. This work is designed to support therapists in establishing open and mutual relationships, with clients and colleagues, for shared decision making, effective working partnerships and mutual enpowerment. The book looks at issues concerning the use of counselling skills, specifically focusing on the principles, processes and contexts of therapy. It offers a reflective practitioner approach providing activities designed to help the reader relate the ideas to themselves, their practice as therapists, and the particular context of their work. The text draws on and explores a wide range of personal and formal perspectives, including the clients' viewpoints, to enhance reflection on communication and relationships in practice.