Over recent years information technology has become an increasingly important part of counselling and psychotherapy. This innovative and broad-ranging text, with contributions from internationally leading figures, provides an up-to-the-minute, precise and practical guide to the different ways in which technology can be used in therapeutic work, including e-mail and internet relay chat; telephone; video-link and stand-alone software packages. As well as discussing vital ethical, theoretical and practical considerations for practitioners, the authors look at the likely impact of these technologies on therapeutic relationships and the outcomes that can be expected. Technology's impact is explored from the perspectives of both therapists and clients, including individual therapy, groups, supervision and training, and supported by extensive case studies.

STEPHEN GOSS is Research Development Manager with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Honorary Research Fellow with the University of Strathclyde and a qualified counsellor and supervisor. He is the lead author and editor of the recent BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy and his other publications include Evidence Based Counselling and Psychotherapy with Nancy Rowland (2000). KATE ANTHONY runs onlinecounsellors.co.uk which provides consultancy services and training for counsellors using the internet. She is also a counsellor with Oxleas Health Trust and her previous publications include the BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Stephen Goss et al.).