This extensively revised and updated edition of a successful book provides an introduction to the philosophy and principles of counselling and guidence. Covering all the important aspects of this field, it discusses the counselling process at length while considering the representative theories and their essential outlines without subjecting the reader to polemics. This book meets the complete requirements of postgraduate students of psychology and education. It would also be useful to practising counsellors, psychiatrists and social workers.Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Emergence and Growth of Guidance and Counselling Psychology Chapter 2. Counselling and Related Fields Chapter 3. Developmental Characteristics of Youth-Common Concerns and Special Problems Chapter 4. Counselling and Guidance-Expectations and Goals Chapter 5. Approaches to Counselling Chapter 6. Counselling Process Chapter 7. Psychological Testing and Diagnosis Chapter 8. Counselling Interview Chapter 9. Group Counselling Chapter 10. Guidance and Counselling in the Educational Setting Chapter 11. Special Areas in Counselling Chapter 12. Evaluation of Counselling Chapter 13. Professional Preparation and Training for Counselling Chapter 14. Modern Trends in Counselling Chapter 15. The Status of the Guidance and Counselling Movement in India