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“Being an effective person-centred counsellor is not so much a matter of possessing skills and knowledge, but of having a particular set of deeply-held values and beliefs and then being able to express these qualities in interactions with other people.”

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Person-Centred Counselling in Action

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John McLeod
John McLeod

John McLeod is a composer born in 1934. His musical works span a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, and pop music. McLeod is known for his unique musical language and his fusion of traditional musical elements. more

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