Counselling psychology in primary health care: A review |
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| Authors: | Linda Papadopoulos Robert Bor |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Medical Counselling Unit, Department of Psychology , City University , London, UK;2. Medical Counselling Unit, Department of Psychology , City University , Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK |
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| Abstract: | This paper reviews the development of counselling psychology within the field of primary health care. Issues discussed include liaison between counselling psychologists and other professionals, evaluation of treatment in primary care, family therapy in general practice and general practitioners’ skills in counselling. The need for training and evaluation of counselling are discussed and suggestions are made for further research. |
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