The NLP Approach to Brief Therapy provides a much needed guide to the core concepts underpinning Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practice. Neuro-Linguistic Programming has evolved as an effective approach to therapeutic work, which originated in the study of excellence in communication. With its focus on enabling clients to find their own solutions and achieve their full potential, NLP is of increasing interest to many counsellors and psychotherapists. Ian McDermott and Wendy Jago present NLP as an approach not only to therapeutic work, but also to life in general. In this clear and accessible book they: clearly explain each of the concepts behind NLP in terms of its theoretical and historical development and its practical application within brief therapy; include a "Skill Builder" in each chapter to help the reader develop the therapeutic techniques which stem from the theory; demonstrate the application of NLP skills throughout, with examples selected from practice; provide two extended case studies at the end of the book, which draw together the themes developed throughout