Counselling Skills for Dietitians

Counselling Skills for Dietitians demonstrates how a practitioner can develop a counselling approach and employ appropriate counselling skills to overcome the communication difficulties encountered by dietitians and those engaged in helping clients change their eating behaviour. Effective communication lies at the heart of both dietetic practice and counselling. A counselling approach creates an environment in which a person can take in information and learn how to make use of this. Counselling skills provide the means to give support during this process. This book demonstrates ways in which dietitians can integrate a counselling approach and counselling skills into their work.

Judy Gable had a career in dietetics before training as a counsellor and has trained dietitians in communication skills for many years. She currently works as an accredited counsellor in primary care.