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This book addresses the main issues which present themselves to counsellors in healthcare settings, covering the theoretical aspects of counselling as well as offering guidance for practitioners who work within the medical profession. It presents a family-based systems framework which takes into account not only the individual, but also his or her family, and the context and setting in which the counselling takes place. It will be valuable for patients and counsellors alike, presenting clear and concise approaches to problem-focused counselling, numerous case studies, and guidance towards finding solutions to a diverse range of problems.