This timely new edition describes how to use cognitive behaviour therapy
successfully with clients in a brief, time-limited way.After reading
this book therapists will be able to provide effective help to clients
suffering from a wide range of disorders, including anxiety, depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress, or those who
are suicidal.
Following an explanation of brief therapy and the theory behind
cognitive behaviour therapy, the authors outline strategies for helping
clients overcome unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns though all
stages of counselling. Using illustrative case material throughout, the
updated book includes:
- extra practical material for the client and therapist to use during
the counselling process
- a brand new chapter on brief CBT in groupwork
- expansion of discussion on counselling suicidal clients within a
brief CBT framework.
Every trainee psychotherapist should own a copy of this book, and it is
important reading for all new health professionals working in the NHS
and private practice.