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 & post-traumatic stress or those who are suicidal Following an explanation of brief therapy & the theory behind cognitive behaviour therapy the authors outline strategies for helping clients overcome unhelpful beliefs & thought patterns though all stages of counselling Using illustrative case material throughout the updated book
Includes::- extra practical material for the client & 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 & it is important reading for all new health professionals working in the NHS & private practice