The following texts are recommended to support your learning, but they are not essential. You may find some especially useful depending on your preferred way of learning or areas you want to explore further.
The Presenting Past: The Core of Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy (4th ed.). Open University Press.
Jacobs, M. (2012)
Counselling Skills: A Practical Guide for Counsellors and Helping Professionals. Open University Press. (includes psychodynamic insights in accessible form)