Mr. Ndoye, Joshua-Luther Ndoye Lecturer +233244974097 jlnupoalkpajor@uew.edu.gh Profile Publications Guidance and Counselling in Education Authors JOSHUA-LUTHER NDOYE UPOALKPAJOR Publication Year 2025 Book Title Guidance and Counselling in Education Edition First Place Accra, Ghana Publisher Passion House Media ISBN 078-9988-41=183-1 Abstract This book is a comprehensive and accessible textbook designed for students embarking on their journey in the helping professions. This book serves as an essential primer, demystifying the core concepts, theories, and practices that define the fields of guidance and counselling. It carefully distinguishes between the developmental, preventive nature of guidance and the therapeutic, remedial focus of counselling, while illustrating how they work in tandem to support holistic human growth. This book is ideally suited for undergraduate and graduate students in education, psychology, counselling, and social work, as well as for novice practitioners and anyone seeking a clear understanding of how to facilitate positive change in others. The book is organized to logically progress from theoretical foundations to practical application. The book explores the historical evolution of guidance and counselling, clearly differentiating between the two concepts. Guidance is presented as a proactive process of directing and advising, often in educational and career contexts, while counselling is explored as a deeper, collaborative process for addressing personal, social, and psychological challenges. The book introduces the core ethical principles of confidentiality, integrity, respect, and social justice. This aspect provides a crucial framework for professional practice, including ethical decision-making models with major theoretical approaches. The book emphasizes the paramount importance of Core Skills and Techniques building rapport, trust, and empathy as the bedrock of all effective counselling. This book also talks about areas of Specialization where the individual is able to help him/herself and others to make meaning selections in their world of work. This book is more than just a textbook; as it outlines the clear distinction between Counselling and Pastoral Counselling as well as Telecounselling (Online Counselling). It is an invitation to explore a rewarding profession. It equips future helpers with the foundational
Guidance and Counselling in Education Authors JOSHUA-LUTHER NDOYE UPOALKPAJOR Publication Year 2025 Book Title Guidance and Counselling in Education Edition First Place Accra, Ghana Publisher Passion House Media ISBN 078-9988-41=183-1 Abstract This book is a comprehensive and accessible textbook designed for students embarking on their journey in the helping professions. This book serves as an essential primer, demystifying the core concepts, theories, and practices that define the fields of guidance and counselling. It carefully distinguishes between the developmental, preventive nature of guidance and the therapeutic, remedial focus of counselling, while illustrating how they work in tandem to support holistic human growth. This book is ideally suited for undergraduate and graduate students in education, psychology, counselling, and social work, as well as for novice practitioners and anyone seeking a clear understanding of how to facilitate positive change in others. The book is organized to logically progress from theoretical foundations to practical application. The book explores the historical evolution of guidance and counselling, clearly differentiating between the two concepts. Guidance is presented as a proactive process of directing and advising, often in educational and career contexts, while counselling is explored as a deeper, collaborative process for addressing personal, social, and psychological challenges. The book introduces the core ethical principles of confidentiality, integrity, respect, and social justice. This aspect provides a crucial framework for professional practice, including ethical decision-making models with major theoretical approaches. The book emphasizes the paramount importance of Core Skills and Techniques building rapport, trust, and empathy as the bedrock of all effective counselling. This book also talks about areas of Specialization where the individual is able to help him/herself and others to make meaning selections in their world of work. This book is more than just a textbook; as it outlines the clear distinction between Counselling and Pastoral Counselling as well as Telecounselling (Online Counselling). It is an invitation to explore a rewarding profession. It equips future helpers with the foundational
