Assessment and Case Formulation in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Dr Biljana van Rijn, TSTA (Psychotherapy), UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist. Biljana is a TA psychotherapist and a supervisor involved  in the development of research both at Metanoia Institute in the UK,  and in the wider professional field. She led the development of research as a Chair of the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) Theory Development and Research committee. She is currently a President of the UK Chapter of the Society for Psychotherapy Research. Biljana is also a recipient of the 2019 ITAA research award for her contributions to research in Transactional Analysis.Biljana has published a body of research within transactional analysis, psychotherapy process, and clinical supervision, as well as chapters and books on reflective practice, clinical assessment and formulation.

• IntroductionWhat is assessment?Assessment structure and skillsCase formulationDiagnosisRisk assessmentImpact of culture and issues of differenceEthical considerationsConcluding remarks

This is a thorough and well-structured piece of work, which brings in therecent work of excellent authorities such as Barbara Ingram.  It is well arranged, with many examples and case vignettes, which bring thematerial to life in an engaging way.  I enjoyed reading it, and would recommend itunreservedly.