Michael Märtens

Caring for people is culturally rooted – what circumstances dictate which forms? The distinction between counseling and psychotherapy is the subject of cross-school debates – why are there such significant differences here? And: How do the concepts of humanity differ in counseling and therapy models? This book traces the highly divergent development of counseling and psychotherapy – as well as their mutual differentiation – while considering various national perspectives. In conclusion, the question is answered: How and to whom do the vagueness and strong delineation of counseling and psychotherapy benefit? The collected contributions are a treasure trove for anyone interested in professional, user-oriented, profession-related, and cultural-historical aspects of distinguishing between counseling and psychotherapy. Featuring contributions from Chile, Germany, Great Britain, Kenya, Austria, the USA, and Switzerland, as well as a client perspective and a trialogue among the editors, along with a foreword from the German Society for Counseling.