The Presenting Past

-This book is essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about one of the most influential and successful approaches to therapy.-
Julia McLeod, Lecturer in Counselling, Abertay University, UK

-Every edition of a long established text begs the question - what-s new? Michael and Dawn continue to honour the wisdom and relevance of prior editions with characteristic humour and humility. This touchstone text conveys with clarity the richness of Psychodynamic approaches.-
Paul King, Assistant Professor, Guidance Counselling and Education, School of Human Development, Dublin City University, Ireland  

-A highly respected -classic- text which has been thoroughly revised and extended to reflect the changed and changing landscape of therapeutic practice.-
Keith E Walmsley-Smith, visiting Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Staffordshire University, UK


A person''s past is ever present, from infancy to