From leading researcher and bestselling author, John McLeod, this full revised and updated edition of Doing Counselling Research remains the most accessible, 'how to' guide to undertaking a successful research project. As an introduction to the basic principles of research theory and practice, this new edition includes: " New content on IPA, discourse analysis and narrative research " New chapters on doing case study research and outcome studies " A guide to doing research into the client's experience " New information on doing research into counselling skills, embedded counselling and counsellor training " Updated details on the requirements of ethics committees " A guide to publishing and disseminating your research findings " All you need to know about statistics Supported by many case examples, therapeutic dialogue and points for reflection, this highly practical and accessible guide throws a lifebelt to any counselling trainee or practitioner learning about the research process for the first time.