Preface

This book, *Counselling and Therapy,* presents insightful information that can be used as a practical guide to make a profound impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Counselling and therapy are both daunting responsibilities that need a well-trained professional who is well-grounded in terms of different counselling theories, basic communication skills, and general knowledge on how counselling should be conducted. That is one of the reasons why readers will find this book very important. Authors of this book have exemplified the key counselling theories, counselling basic skills, and the stages of counselling. The main objectives of counselling and therapy among others are to: facilitate behavioural change, improve relationships, promote better lifestyles, promote better career choices, address gender-based violence, and advocate better coping skills. These objectives and more are clearly embedded in all sections of the book. The specific sections included in this book are as follows:


**II**

**Section 5**

*and Nolonwabo Majibha*

Basic Counselling Communication Skills **87**

**Chapter 7 89**

**Chapter 8 99**

Self-Esteem: A Positive Way to Psychosocial Well-Being

Verbal Communication in Counselling and Therapy *by Zoleka Ntshuntshe, Nokuzola Gqeba and Malinge Gqeba*

*by Zoleka Ntshuntshe, Nokuzola Gqeba, Malinge Livingstone Gqeba* 


In conclusion, as an editor, I would like to acknowledge the good work done by all the authors who contributed to this book. It is our collective anticipation as authors and editor that students, academics, counsellors, psychologists, life skills teachers, mentors, life coaches, and other professionals in related fields will find this book as a resourceful tool in their professions.

> **Simon George Taukeni** University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

**1**

Section 1

Definitions of

Key Concepts

Section 1
