This book includes work on sadomasochism from across the social sciences including discussions of the history and culture of SM, medical and legal issues, along with theory and original research on the topic. With contributions from academics, practitioners and activists, this book represents some of the most recent cutting edge work in the field.

Understanding Counselling and Psychotherapy" "focuses on common problems such as anxiety and depression, exploring how different therapeutic approaches understand and work with them. Counselling and psychotherapy are considered within the wider context of their history and the mental health systems in which they are often located. In addition to this, the book introduces key aspects of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy, and the increasing relevance of research in this area.

This comprehensive introduction to existential therapy makes a difficult subject accessible, providing a comprehensive survey of past & contemporary ideas, philosophers and research. Later chapters explore cross-cutting contemporary issues in current existential counselling theory & practice and consider the future of the approach.