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`There is much to commend this comprehensive work: it is engaging to read, accessible in style and honestly conveyed. I will certainly be including it as a key text for our university's new CBT module next year. I am reminded once again that contemporary CBT is a therapy for the people; accessible, affordable, resourceful and client empowering' - Therapy Today

`[This book] is written in a very readable plain English format that gives the reader an immediate grasp of the concepts… [and] a great insight into the CBT model in a very structured and practical way. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious about CBT' - Eisteach, Irish Association for Counselling and

'This book has been published at the optimum time when references to CBT are ubiquitous, and understanding the principles of this widely publicised intervention is essential. A fine balance of the evidence base, therapeutic interventions and the practicalities of the key components of intervention promotes this text to a higher level of sophistication' - Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

`a worthwhile introduction to CBT and… a thorough overview of the approach that is well supported by research evidence. Written by experience practitioners in an accessible language, this book is recommended for those new to CBT. It is also a useful refresher for the more experienced therapist' - Nursing Standard, 4 star review

An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a beginner's guide to the basic theory, skills, and applications of CBT.

Well supported by research evidence, CBT has become one of the most widely practised and most popular therapeutic approaches. For those new to the approach this practical text sets out the core concepts and generic skills of CBT including:

" the method of Socratic dialogue

" case formulation

" the therapeutic relationship

" therapeutic strategies - cognitive, behavioural, and physiological.

The text then goes on to illustrate how these techniques can be applied to the most common mental health problems - depression, panic and agoraphobia, OCD and health anxiety, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder. Other, less common, disorders are also explored, as are different methods of delivery including work with individuals, groups, couples, and families.

This text will be invaluable to all those coming to CBT for the first time whether on training courses or as part of their everyday work. It will also be a useful refresher for those with some experience who want to remind themselves of core skills

David Westbrook is Director of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC) and a consultant clinical psychologist with Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (OBMH). Helen Kennerley is a consultant clinical psychologist with OCTC and OBMH. Joan Kirk was the founding Director of OCTC and is now a consultant clinical psychologist with OCTC and in private practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3300 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Review
'This book has been published at the optimum time when references to CBT are ubiquitous, and understanding the principles of this widely publicised intervention is essential. A fine balance of the evidence base, therapeutic interventions and the practicalities of the key components of intervention promotes this text to a higher level of sophistication. Westbrook et al simplify and enhance understanding of the approach, inducting the reader into the common quandaries and complexities of interpersonal interactions, when one of two is assuming the role of a clinician is a position of power' - Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

`[This book] is written in a very readable plain English format that gives the reader an immediate grasp of the concepts… [and] a great insight into the CBT model in a very structured and practical way. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious about CBT. It is well reference for those who like to explore the theories and research aspect further. It covers guidelines for supervision which is rarely covered in counselling books and looks at the pros and cons involved' - Eisteach, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

`There is much to commend this comprehensive work: it is engaging to read, accessible in style and honestly conveyed. I will certainly be including it as a key text for our university's new CBT module next year. I am reminded once again that contemporary CBT is a therapy for the people; accessible, affordable, resourceful and client empowering' - Therapy Today

`a worthwhile introduction to CBT and… a thorough overview of the approach that is well supported by research evidence. Written by experience practitioners in an accessible language, this book is recommended for those new to CBT. It is also a useful refresher for the more experienced therapist' - Nursing Standard, 4 star review

About the Author
David Westbrook is a consultant clinical psychologist and Head of Adult Psychology Services for Oxfordshire Mental Healthcare NHS Trust. Helen Kennerley is a consultant clinical psychologist for Oxfordshire Mental Healthcare NHS Trust. Joan Kirk is a consultant clinical psychologist and Director of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. All three are founding members of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.

Customer Reviews

Recent purchase
This book is easy to read and delivers what it says on the cover. I purchased this over a month ago and is one of the recommended course materials for a foundation degree I am doing in Cognitive Behavioural studies. Each week we cover a chapter or two from the book. It is very informative and easy to follow. Great book and worth the price.

recommended
I would recommend CBT to anyone it has helped me 100%
CBT is applied to many clinical and non-clinical conditions and has been successfully used as a treatment for many clinical disorders, personality conditions and behavioral problems.
This book is easy to understand and well written. It is simple to follow and put into practice.

By Mental Health Nurse Steve McConnon
This is an excellent and easy read for anyone wishing to understand what CBT is and how its practice is broken down. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in this area.