This book is a comprehensive introduction to Transactional Analysis theory, evidence-base and practice. It provides a step by step manual to the competencies and skills needed across the therapy process, and a guide to working with a variety of client issues.
Supported by case studies, reflective questions, boxed summaries, and process questionnaires, this is the ideal book to support you in your training and practice. It is an essential companion whether you’re studying on a specialist TA courses, studying TA as part of a wider training or integrating TA into your practice.
By:
Joel Vos,
Biljana van Rijn
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 242mm,
Width: 170mm,
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9781529669138
ISBN 10: 1529669138
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 03 July 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART I. Background 1. Introduction 2. The Schools of TA 3. Overview of Research on TA PART II. Evidence-based conceptual model of TA-psychotherapy 4. Clinical phenomenon: What are the client’s problems? 5. Aetiological model: How did the client’s problems start? 6. Therapeutic Aims and Outcomes: What can be achieved in TA? 7. Therapeutic model: How can therapists help clients? PART III. Evidence-based TA Psychotherapeutic Competencies 8. Assessment Competencies 9. Relational Competencies 10. Structuring Competencies 11. Experiential Competencies 12. Integrative-therapeutic Competencies PART IV. TA-psychotherapy for Specific Disorders 13. Depressive Disorders 14. Anxiety Disorders 15. Trauma Disorders 16. Cluster-A Personality Disorders (paranoid, schizotypical, schizoid) 17. Cluster-B Personality Disorders (narcissistic, antisocial, borderline, histrionic) 18. Cluster-C Personality Disorders (obsessive-compulsive, dependent, avoidant) 19. Neurodiversity 20. Behaviour problems and delinquency 21. Problematic use of alcohol or drugs 22. Physically Ill Clients 23. Eating Disorders 24. Sexual Disorders 25. Existential Concerns and Self-development Part V. Evidence-based TA Treatment Manual 26. Overview of TA-Treatment 27. Establishing Relationship, Initial Assessment and Contract (sessions 1-2) 28. Systematic Assessment (sessions 3-7) 29. Experiential Processing in the Here-and-now (sessions 8-12) 30. Making Decisions and Changes in Daily Life (Sessions 13-16)
Dr Joel Vos, PhD, Cpsychol trained as a Clinical and Health Psychologist and Philosopher, and works as researcher, lecturer and therapist in Counselling Psychology. 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.
