Basics of Guidance and Counselling

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basics of Guidance and Counselling
• Editor: Dr. Sadaf Jafri
• ISBN-13: 9789367215418
• Pages: 156
• Edition: Reprint Edition (2026)
• Binding: Hardback
• Genre: Education > Guidance & Counselling > Teacher Education > Educational Psychology
• Recommended Age Group: 18+ years
• Reading Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 8–10 hours
• Price: ₹899/-

Description

Basics of Guidance and Counselling, edited by Dr. Sadaf Jafri, is a comprehensive and student-friendly academic volume designed to introduce readers to the foundational principles, methods, and practices of guidance and counselling in educational settings. Bringing together contributions from experienced educators and scholars, the book presents a systematic understanding of counselling theories, approaches, individual assessment, teacher support systems, and the evolving role of counselling in modern education.

Structured in a clear and accessible manner, the book covers essential topics such as the meaning and scope of guidance, counselling processes, individual and group counselling, testing techniques, anecdotal records, counselling approaches, and the responsibilities of counsellors and teachers. It also addresses contemporary themes such as responsible learning and the integration of artificial intelligence in guidance and counselling practices. Each chapter combines theoretical insight with practical relevance, making the text valuable for teacher trainees, postgraduate students, educators, and counselling professionals.

The volume serves both as an introductory textbook and a practical reference resource for academic courses in education, psychology, and counselling studies. With its interdisciplinary perspective and academically grounded content, Basics of Guidance and Counselling equips readers with the conceptual clarity and professional understanding required for effective educational support and student development in contemporary learning environments.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to guidance and counselling studies.
• Covers counselling theories, methods, and practical applications.
• Includes chapters by experienced educators and contributors.
• Explores individual and group counselling techniques.
• Discusses testing devices and student assessment methods.
• Addresses the teacher’s role as a counsellor.
• Includes contemporary perspectives on AI in education.
• Ideal for B.Ed., M.Ed., and counselling students.
• Useful as both a textbook and reference resource.
• Academically structured with practical educational relevance.

Manufacturer Details

• Copyright: © Editors
• Imprint: Doaba Publications
• Published by: Doaba Publications
• Publisher Address: Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002
• Publisher Website: www.doababooks.com
• Publisher Email: sales@doababooks.com
• Typeset at: Doaba Graphics, Delhi
• First Published: 2024
• Reprint: 2026
• Year: 2026