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Therapists in Court provides a clear and useful summary of what tdwhen faced with legal processes and will be extremely helpful both tcounselors called tprovide evidence in court and tlawyers whwish trefer their clients for support during the legal process or afterwards -Sarah J Head, Client Support Manager, Alexander Harris Solicitors It is extraordinary that nsuch work already exists I predict that Therapists in Court will become not just useful but indispensable tall practitioners, not least because of the accessible and jargon-free language in which the law is conveyed Ultimately, clients will be the beneficiaries of a better informed profession -Marcel Berlins, Barrister, Author of The Law Machine, Media Law Module Leader at City University London, and Guardian Legal Correspondant Therapists in Court is the first in a series of handbooks providing legal guidance for practitioners from all the talking therapies, including counseling, psychotherapy and psychology For many practitioners, becoming involved in a court case is a frightening and disturbing experience The tone of legal letters and the adversarial atmosphere of a courtroom is very different from the usual working environment of therapists Therapists in Court is written for practitioners whcome intcontact with the legal system through their work Providing practical guidance backed up with illuminating examples, the book is an invaluable source of information in situations such as responding ta solicitors letter, supporting a witness in their preparation tappear in court, and being called as a witness
