Case Study Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Comprehensive, passionate, right out at the growing edge of the psychotherapy research and even slightly beyond it, this book maps out where case study research has come from, what it looks like today, and what its future will look like.

Robert Elliott, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde

This is an excellent book that has been needed by the counselling and psychotherapy profession for some considerable time. It has been worth the wait. John McLeod writes in a clearly accessible style easy to read and absorb and his comprehensive book both captures existing methods and identifies potential methods ripe for development.

Sue Wheeler, University of Leicester

This is an excellent book, and a very much needed addition to the case study methodology literature. It is very comprehensive and covers all aspects of case study methodology. The text addresses the issue intelligently, but is also an introduction for those engaging in case study research.

Mark Widdowson, Director of Training, CPTI Edinburgh

This book does an outstanding job in pulling together the crucially important literature on case studies in psychotherapy practice and research into a coherent, engaging and scholarly whole.

Daniel Fishman, Editor-in-Chief, Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA

This is an excellent text. John McLeod is on of the country′s strongest writers in counselling, psychotherapy and research - this book adds to his accessible and thoughtful texts. Recommended reading for all counsellor and psychotherapist researchers considering a case study approach to research. -- Dr Andrew Reeves * drupal *
An excellent textbook with clear guidelines to help students understand the importance of developing consistent methods for gathering evidence as they work with cases. The role of case studies for students as they learn about the different theories is essential for them to grasp a practical understanding of applications. This book covers the knowledge of writing case reports in a clear and comprehensive way. -- Dr Ann Moir-Bussy * drupal *
Excellent. Deatiled and clear. -- Dr Brian Swallow * drupal *
A thorough and rigorous review of the latest developments in case study research. Important reading for all counselling and psychotherapy research students, and practitioners who want to write up their clinical work. -- Dr Christine Stevens * drupal *
Essential of considering doing case study research - recommended for those who are not yet sure re the method to use for their research -- Dr Els Van Ooijen * drupal *
A good book in preparing students how to conduct case study research in counselling and psychotherapy -- Dr George Varvatsoulias * drupal *
Highly applicable to those becoming a psychotherapist or counselling psychologist where research skills are highly sought after in today′s practitioners. -- Dr Maria Thompson * drupal *
Excellent book, which fills a gap in the current literature; especially useful in clinical psychology training where alternatives to n=1 empirical case studies are not widely accepted. -- Dr Thomas Schroder * drupal *
Highly accessible in terms of layout and content. I found the text informative, thought-provoking and easily adaptable when considering a variety of contexts including its potential use as training material. Overall an excellent resource and an essential read for both trainees and qualified practitioners of counselling and psychotherapy who are keen to generate case reports of quality and ethical rigour. -- Michelle Cooke * drupal *
Very good book that highlights the focus of counselling and psychotherapy using detailed case studies. -- Miss Sharron Stillyards * drupal *
John McLeod is and probably always will be the author we recommend when talking about evidence based practice. His other texts in Doing Counselling Research and Qualitative Research are seminal in this context. This text fills the gap around working with case studies in research, and is very relevant as this is an area that most counsellors will need to be familiar with. The book is well written and if possible makes the subject even more approachable and interesting. Our third year students are now recommended to read this title in relation to all of the third year professional level study modules, as it offers so the opportunity to become familiar with research methodologies and language. -- Mr Andrew Thorne * drupal *
This is so helpful and well laid out. Core text for students. -- Mr Bill Stanley * drupal *
John McLeod writes with his usual high level of insight and accessibility in this fascinating book, which is a must for everyone interested in counselling research. The examples provided give a new way of exploring ideas and concepts. Well written throughout, this is a vital book for anyone in the field - practitioners and students alike. -- Mr Chris Wohlers * drupal *
McLeod gives a solid introduction to case study methods. -- Mr Espen Braathen * drupal *
An engaging presentation of the strengths and limitations of the case study approach in psychotherapeutic research -- Mr John Perry * drupal *
McLeod offers a balance of the background to the need perceived for more research publication in the area, through the ethical considerations, and on to the possible methods. He argues strongly for the profession to use case studies as a core to its’ further development, and discusses in depth how to ensure the robustness of Case Study Research. There are case studies interwoven to inform certain areas of discussion and frequent prompts for further discussion or consideration. Useful for students working at degree leve as well as qualified Counsellors considering publishing case studies. -- Mr Mike Bancroft * drupal *
John McLeod has provided an essential reference for training the new generation of research savvy psychotherapists. This book brings more than just the \what" and "how" - it reveals credibility, rigour and dignity in human ways of researching human process to develop more humane practice and research. -- Mr Pamela Gawler-Wright * drupal *
This book adds a useful source for students with a particular interest in case study methodology. In particular Counselling students, who struggle with positivistic approaches, welcome such a clear text that puts their own pratice into an evidence-based context. -- Mr Peter Thompson * drupal *
Always have enjoyed John McLeod′s writing style ever since I first started training and this book has not disapointed me.
My students have said they also find him easy to read and digest, brilliant. -- Mr Peter Trowsdale * drupal *
A key support resource for students undertaking Level 7 case study research; also valuable for students writing clinical case studies as it helps them to locate what they do as practitioners with a research paradigm. -- Mr Quentin Stimpson * drupal *
A very comprehensive coverage of the case study genera and a useful companion to Loewenthal′s Case Studies in Relational Research. -- Mr Quentin Stimpson * drupal *
This is an excellent addition to support students conducting their own research study as part of their higher education training. It clearly helps them to navigate their way through the research process and the use of case study research for further development of counselling practice. -- Mrs Angela Fairhurst * drupal *
An excellent reader for anyone who is conducting case study research in counselling/psychotherpy. Comprehensive and practical as well as very accessible and readable. -- Mrs Connie Johnson * drupal *
This text offers students the opportunity to grasp the importance of using case studies to inform research and is recommended for our students taking an Introduction to Evidence based practice in counselling module -- Mrs Jan Tatham * drupal *
well written book , with a clear easy to understand format. I would recommend this book for all undertaking qualititive research from foundation degree level. -- Mrs Margaret Booth * drupal *
this has everything that you need for researching -- Mrs Mary Sherrill * drupal *
McLeod covers in real depth and high quality how to complete case study research, would definitely recommend. -- Mrs Susan Simpson * drupal *
Great book ! Useful chapters , opens up new possibilities -- Ms Ani De la prida * drupal *
Part of the beauty of this book is the accessibility of the author; as he brings the reader through an exciting, interesting, pragmatic and richly informed account of living qualitative research in action. The book considers; pragmatic, n=1, HSCED, theory-building adn one of my personal favourites - narrative approaches. This book is a required resource for anyone interested in qualitative research or therapy practice. A gem. -- Ms Barbara Hannigan * drupal *
A very fine book, but not for us just now.Wonderful book for MSc study. Too high for universal recommendation Level 7 at this stage in our study. But I would recommend it for bright students considering starting a research project, and to any practitioner-researchers.
It is a convincing argument for naturalistic research and a brilliant exploration of how to make a case study matter. I am personally very impressed by this book, and hope to include it in MSc strategies as we go on. -- Ms Carol MacDonald * drupal *
An excellent text for thinking about using case material as research, as a single case study or as multiple case studies.
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Useful for students to get to grips with not only something they know about (thier work with patients and clients) but also to become familiar with research languge. -- Ms Deborah Gibson * drupal *
John McLeod has filled a gap in current texts on research methodology with an up to date and much needed addition detailing the case study method in his usual clear and accessible way. Practioners and students of counselling courses are provided with a means of conducting research in a way that is both rigorous and meaningful to them and may prove to help to engage more counsellors with the research process. -- Ms Diana Thomas * drupal *
This book has been useful in thinking about revalidation the Social Work degree and its themes will take a more central part in the revalidated degree from 2011-12 onwards. -- Ms Elizabeth Lefroy * drupal *
A comprehensive account of case study research which will be valuable to those wanting to conduct their own research and those interesting in writing case studies for other purposes. As I have come to expect from John McLeod, this book is written in a way which makes complex concepts accessible. The reading list for ourPGDip is extensive given the different methodologies covered, hence the recommended, rather than essential status. -- Ms Lynne Lacock * drupal *
This excellent book is essential reading for anyone considering undertaking case study research in counselling and psychotherapy -- Ms Mhairi Thurston * drupal *
This is a useful book, that makes a considered case for the the use of Case Studies for effective research as well as a developmental method for students. -- Ms Trudy Johnston * drupal *
Excellent in most respects. Clearly written, good clinical examples and well described, it gives an enthusiastic, comprehensive guide to case study research. Is is particularly good in providing a well reasoned case for this type of research. -- Phil Joyce * drupal *
An excellent book which helps people understand the ethics and processes involved in a case study approach. Some very useful examples contained within the book which makes the subject understandable. It has provided me with the motivation to consider applying this in my own practice. -- Professor Steven Lyon * drupal *