Practitioners, critics and commentators from psychotherapy and counselling discuss classic controversies and contemporary debates. Writers from Britain, North America and Australia take sides on many topical and core issues, including: does the unconscious really exist?; should one believe in "false memories"?; is therapy effective?; are psychotherapy and counselling really distinguishable; and does therapy benefit individuals or amount to social control? The answers to these and other contentious questions have implications for the credibility and future of the field. The text seeks to provoke thought about the pivotal subjects discussed and either challenge assumptions or confirm suspicions.