William Stewart
Author and Counsellor
ABOUT WILLIAM STEWART BA, RGN, RMN, Dip. Social Studies, Grad. IPM
My e-mail address is: willstew@uwclub.net
I was born in Australia, 1927, my parents having emigrated in 1923 from Greenock in Scotland. Following the death of their son, John, ten months old, in a house fire, and two years of unemployment in the Slump, they, with my older brother, Alex, came back to Scotland. You can read more of my life story in Pigswill and Caviare.
I spent twenty years in the Royal Army Medical Corps in general and psychiatric nursing and personnel management. Then I specialised in psychiatric social work. When I retired in 1974, I worked in the Southampton University Hospitals Combined School of Nursing until 1987. From 1987-1991 I was Student Counsellor/Lecturer at St George’s and Roehampton College of Nursing and Midwifery.
I am now a freelance counsellor, and supervisor of other counsellors, and author of many counselling, self-help, and devotional books. In 1992 I became a tutor for the Institute of Counselling, in Glasgow, and I tutor students on many different courses several of which I have written. The Institute teaches counselling skills by distance learning.
Details of my books in print:
Biographical
Dictionary of Sociologists. McFarland, hardcover (7"×10").
ISBN 978-0-7864-3328-5. Price $65
This biographical dictionary brings together 90 men and women past and present, who have made significant contributions in the field of sociology. Each entry includes a short biography, and a detailed analysis of the theories that person contributed to his or her field.
Biographical
Dictionary of Anthropologists. McFarland, hardcover (7"×10").
ISBN 978-0-7864-3671-2. Price $75
This biographical dictionary provides information on 322 men and women who have made significant contributions in the field of anthropology. Arranged alphabetically, each entry includes a short biography, a detailed analysis of the theories or approaches that each contributed to his or her field, and the person’s major works of literature.
A
Biographical Dictionary of Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists.
McFarland, hardcover (7"x10"). ISBN 978-0-7864-3292-9.
Price $75
This book provides information on more than 400 men and women who have made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Each entry offers a short summary of the individual’s personal life and a detailed analysis of the theories, approaches, or methodologies he or she contributed to a particular field. Also included in each entry is a brief guide to the individual’s chief works of professional literature. A detailed timeline lists each person’s date of birth, full name, and primary field of study, and an extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.
British
and Irish Poets: A Biographical Dictionary, 449–2006.
McFarland, published 2007. ISBN 978-0-7864-2891-5. Price $125 / £76.50
From John Abbot to Benjamin Zephaniah, this reference book contains information on 1270 poets from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Writing over a 1500 year period, the featured poets are representative of periods from the Old English era to the Post-Modern age. Arranged alphabetically, each entry is comprised of a short biography, a sample of the poet’s main publications, a brief list of his or her best known poems and suggested sources for further information. Noted poems are chosen to reflect the personality and interests of the particular poet. Encompassing well-known poets as well as the more obscure, this volume is intended as a resource to guide further study of poets and poetry. Indexes provide a list of poets by nation; a timeline of British and Irish poets; and a consolidated list of sources.
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An
A-Z of Counselling Theory and Practice. Nelson Thornes. First
published 1992, 4th ed 2005. ISBN 0-7487-9592-8. Price £24.00
Now in its fourth edition, this key text continues to be of major importance to practitioners and students of counselling alike. Using the successful A-Z format, the author gives a detailed yet comprehensible overview of both common and less-known theories of counselling, citing practical applications alongside theoretical aspects. This well-known text can be used at two levels: as a comprehensive resource of counselling theory and practice for full-time counsellors and students; and as a useful reference tool for health care professionals for whom counselling is an intrinsic part of daily practice. This edition has been sponsored by the Institute of Counselling, Glasgow.
Key features:
- New entries on subjects such as eating disorders, euthanasia, dream therapy, and infertility counselling, and other counselling approaches.
- Many existing entries have been substantially rewritten.
- A broad range of terms and reference sources.
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(with Jan
Sutton) Learning to Counsel. How To Books.
2nd ed July 2002, ISBN 1-85703-796-0. Price £9.99
How to develop the skills to work effectively with others. Counselling skills are not only used by professional counsellors – they are relevant to a wide range of people as part of their work. They can also improve the quality of your relationships. This practical book presents the principles of counselling and the fundamental skills involved. It includes exercises to work through and case studies to follow.
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Imagery
and Symbolism in Counselling. Jessica Kingsley, 1996. ISBN 1-85302-350-7.
Price £18.95
Explores the ideas and principles behind using imagery in work with clients to help them resolve some of their inner conflicts. The author works from the belief that, by the appropriate use of imagery, we may find a way of cutting through the emotional tangle which often traps people in their past. Case studies highlight the various principles, creating a bridge between theory and practice. The book is intended for practising and trainee counsellors, nurses, social workers, occupational health practitioners and speech therapists.
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Dictionary
of Images and Symbols in Counselling. Jessica Kingsley, 1998.
ISBN 1-85302-351-5. Price £18.95
This dictionary analyses and explains numerous symbols and images and makes them specific to their use in counselling. Many are developed by the addition of possible psychological interpretations. The subjects in the Dictionary all have some relevance to symbols and symbolic language. Some of the subjects refer to sayings in everyday use, and all of them have an imagery content. Overall, the book is intended to help the reader understand the vast wealth of symbols and symbolic language. Indexes and.Contents lists drawing out schematic structures of the symbols —nature, animal, human, man made, religious, mythological, abstract or individual — make for easier reference. This book is intended for counsellors, nurses, social workers, occupational health practitioners and speech therapists.
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Books now out of print:
They are available from me either on CD or printed in A4 format. Enquiries by e-mail, or at
59 Hamilton Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hants SO50 6AT
People who improve their self-esteem find that their lives take on new meaning and confidence as well-being is enhanced. This practical self-help book shows how the the damage caused by faulty beliefs can be reversed, enabling the reader to develop a firm and realistic belief in his or her attributes, accomplishments and abilities. Exercises and case studies help provide strategies for building self-esteem.
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Self-counselling is feasible but it may prove more demanding than attending once-a-week counselling sessions. Attention is drawn to the limits of being your own counsellor, and of the necessity of having an experienced mentor to fall back on if you run into difficulties. In this practical self-help book, the author introduces self-counselling skills and techniques and uses case studies and exercises, and working with dreams, imagination and intuition to develop both a deeper self-awareness and the ability to solve problems.
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(with Angela Martin) Going for Counselling
Counselling helps people make positive changes in their life. Stress, bereavement, or relationship difficulties, are just some of the reasons people might choose counselling. Or they may want to more self-aware, more in control of their life. This book takes the mystery out of counselling, examines different approaches, and offers help in choosing a counsellor. It is a basic resource for counsellors in training and anyone in the helping professions. The authors provide advice on how to choose the right kind of counsellor.
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Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, want to learn how to avoid it, or simply help someone who suffers from it. Many people experience anxiety. For some the anxiety is mild, but for others who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, and obsessions, it can be crippling. Many things have the potential to cause anxiety – relationships, illness and stressful situations, to name a few. But whatever causes your anxiety, this illuminating book will help you find the strengths to overcome it and regain control of and empower your life.
- Dispels myths about anxiety.
- Introduces you to powerful self-help strategies.
- Includes enlightening case histories.
- Powerful self-help strategies.
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Making the Most of Your Relationships
Getting on with people involves everybody to some extent. This book explores many ideas to build and maintain relationships. Relationship-building does not come naturally. It is not written into our genes. This book will help readers to improve all their relationships. It will also provide a framework for working to help prevent breakdown, as well as helping people cope when relationships do break down. This is a self-help guide to improving and maintaining personal relationships. The text suggests practical methods to deal with and resolve problems within a relationship and includes checklists, case studies, quizzes and techniques to study particular situations. Written in clear, jargon-free language, it engages the reader in self-exploration. The book is appropriate for:
- All people who work with relationships.
- Counsellors, and other health care professions.
- Students – medical, nursing, counselling, psychology, humanities.
- Ministers of religion.
- School teachers.
- Agony aunts and newspapers columnists.
Books available online:
All of the following ebooks are available in our ebookshop.
Tommy A novel about a boy who is orphaned during the Blitz of Clydebank, in 1941. He goes to live with his uncle and aunt on a farm. The story is an eighteen months slice of his life as he adjusts to his new life. This is a heart-warming tale of country life during the War years. available to buy »
Liberation A war-time story of Hamish, evacuated from France in October 1944, mute, and thought to be suffering from a schizophrenic breakdown. Hamish’s healing reaches a climax with the end of the war. His memory takes several more months to fully recover, as he struggles to come to terms with devastating revelations about his parentage. A love relationship develops between Hamish and Jenny. available to buy »
Pigswill and Caviare; My Story An introspective autobiography of how the boy from a mixed social class marriage, reared in poverty during the Depression in Scotland, pulls himself up by his boot laces. The lad who was once glad to eat what was thrown out to the pigs eventually has a successful army nursing career, serving in every rank to Captain. This is a frank and thought-provoking book which details his life of over seventy years, of which fifty-two he has shared with his wife, Margaret. available to buy »
Daily Prayers and Meditations A prayer for every day. Written in an engaging and direct style. It has forewords by the late Lord Donald Coggan, and the Rev Andy Warren, former Circuit Minister of the Eastleigh Methodist Circuit. available free of charge »
Poems and Musings, by William Stewart (Senior). My father wrote many poems over his 81 years. I have had the privilege of putting them together. These poems and musings reflect his deep Christian faith. available free of charge »
A Nugget a Day: Meditations to Inspire Your Year There are 52 of these Nuggets, and meditations for every day of the week. The meditations are short and pithy, yet thought-provoking. available free of charge »
Telling Tales: Æsop’s Morals Modernised The messages behind Æsop’s Fables are cleverly presented with a modern illustrative story. The stories are liberally illustrated with clip-art images. In two volumes. available free of charge »
Snatched A powerful, impelling and thought provoking novel about the kidnapping of a baby by a woman who lost her own child by cot death. The reader is drawn into the lives of the players in this emotive and compelling drama – the deluded woman, her distraught and devoted husband, the anxious family of the kidnapped child and the police who are hunting for the missing child. available to buy »
Let Grief Speak Grief and loss accompany many of life’s events. If the grip remains unresolved, healing is delayed or may never take place. This exciting book explores unresolved grief as it applies to the many types of client encountered by counsellors. Although the book deals with grief and loss it is neither dull nor heavy. There are bits that will make you chuckle; in other places you may find that your eyes are damp. Above all, the book will challenge and inspire you. available to buy »
Double Treasure University professor John Grant discovers a hidden compartment in his desk. In it he finds a notebook entitled, Learned Dissertation of the Influence between Astrology and Religion written by treasurer of the Stuart cause John Kinnard of Westerhouse started 1740 ended 1745. John decides to take a year’s sabbatical to hunt for the treasure. The hunt takes him all over Scotland, and several times his life is in danger. available to buy »
Murder at Northleigh Manor Hugh Hardie, a hard-hitting investigative journalist, investigates a miscarriage of justice. Brian Chubb, a mentally handicapped man, has been convicted of the rape and murder of Jacqueline Walsh, whose body was found in the Northleigh Manor pond, where she lived. Behind the façade of respectability at Northleigh Manor all is not what it appears to be. Hugh’s mission is to prove that Brian is innocent of the crime. Along the way he makes many friends and finds love. available to buy »
Enduring Love A post-war romance between Lt. Anne Webster, an army nursing sister, and Sergt Colin Dixon, a paraplegic patient. The path of love does not run smoothly for them. Anne has serious doubts if her love for Colin will be strong enough to compensate for all the things they will miss, such as the possibility that they cannot have children. Anne survives a near-fatal accident from a faulty electrical appliance. Colin is thrown into deep depression when his hopes of healing are dashed. The story plays out their respective conflicts and resolution. available to buy »
Forsaking All Others A biographical novel of Catherine Finlayson, reared in wealth, but without love, who meets and marries a man of a different class, incurring the displeasure of her father. The book starts with their return from tragedy in Australia, and deals with their gradual lift from poverty in Scotland to wealth as Catherine inherits her aunt’s estate. Through flashbacks, the reader is taken into Catherine’s traumatic life of neglect and abuse, and healing. A heart-warming story of struggle, survival and triumph. available to buy »
My e-mail address is: willstew@uwclub.net