Ch. 1. A Contextual Framework -- Ch. 2. Common Principles of Care and Working with Others -- Ch. 3. Issues at the Beginning of Counselling -- Ch. 4. Issues in Established Counselling and in Supervision -- Ch. 5. Taking Account of Medical Conditions and Their Treatment -- Ch. 6. Taking Account of Psychiatric Conditions and Their Treatment -- Ch. 7. Safety and Safeguards -- Ch. 8. Conclusion -- App. 1. Suggested Reading -- App. 2. Glossary -- App. 3. Useful Organisations and Internet Addresses