Individual Psychotherapy Books
Ecotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
The idea of using nature to improve mental and emotional wellbeing has existed for many years, in many forms. However, growing levels of interest in holistic, reciprocal relationships with nature... (more)
Practitioner Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy: The Power of Examples
This evocative and thought-provoking book calls for an overhaul of how counselling and psychotherapy research is framed and conducted. Packed full of first-hand examples from a wealth of different... (more)
The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice: Engaging with Oppression in Practice and Supervision
Racism exists in today's society in many different forms and, for a huge number of people, is a fact of everyday life. Inspired and informed by the author's own research, this uniquely engaging book... (more)
Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Treatment Manual
The importance of spiritual well-being and the role of meaning in moderating depression, hopelessness and desire for death in terminally-ill cancer and AIDS patients has been well-supported by... (more)
Introduction to Psychological Theories and Psychotherapy
This is an introductory text on psychological theories and psychotherapy that approaches the topic from a multidisciplinary perspective. Written for psychiatry residents, but of notable relevance to... (more)
Psychological Assessment and Therapy with Older Adults
Due to improvements in health and healthcare, the elderly population is expanding rapidly within the developed world. However, more and more elderly people require some form of psychological support... (more)
Medical Psychotherapy
Medical Psychotherapy draws together succinct descriptions of the major models of psychotherapy, written by specialists who offer an accessible, theoretical, and evidence based depiction of each... (more)
Cognitive-Experiential Theory
In this volume, Epstein presents a new theory of personality, referred to as cognitive-experiential theory, that is integrative of all other major personality theories. This integration is... (more)
Therapy Over 50: Aging Issues in Psychotherapy and the Therapist's Life
Traditional training in counseling and psychotherapy makes minimal distinctions on the ages of the client and therapist in the treatment process. Therapy Over 50: Aging Issues in Psychotherapy and... (more)
On Becoming a Better Therapist: Evidence-Based Practice One Client at a Time
How can therapists become better at doing what they love, avoid burnout, and prevent client dropout? Respected therapist, trainer, and researcher Barry Duncan asserts that getting better at this... (more)
How to Deal with OCD: A 5-Step, CBT-Based Plan for Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a common and difficult condition characterised by intrusive thoughts which produce worry and the compulsive desire to carry out repetitive behaviours aimed... (more)
The Handbook of Forensic Psychopathology and Treatment
The Handbook of Forensic Psychopathology and Treatment explores the relationship between psychopathology and criminal behaviour in juveniles and adults. It provides a detailed explanation of the... (more)
Maximizing Effectiveness in Dynamic Psychotherapy
The best therapists embody the changes they attempt to facilitate in their patients. In other words, they practice what they preach and are an authentic and engaged, as well as highly skilled,... (more)
Brief Psychoanalytic Therapy
In recent years, there has been a drive to develop briefer and more focal psychodynamic interventions, with the hope of satisfying the ever-increasing need for mental health support. This book... (more)
When Art Therapy Meets Sex Therapy: Creative Explorations of Sex, Gender, and Relationships
Appropriate for both sex therapists and art therapists, When Art Therapy Meets Sex Therapy explores sexuality and gender through the use of art making, connecting relevant theories and research from... (more)
Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Manual: Third Edition
Sandtray Therapy is an essential book for professionals and students interested in incorporating this unique modality into work with clients of all ages. The third edition includes information on... (more)
An Integrated Approach to Short-Term Dynamic Interpersonal Psychotherapy: A Clinician's Guide
Short-term dynamic interpersonal psychotherapy is an integrated, trauma-informed, contemporary, dynamic way of working with a range of mental health difficulties. Flexible though structured,... (more)
The Therapeutic Imagination: Using Literature to Deepen Psychodynamic Understanding and Enhance Empathy
Use of the imagination is a key aspect of successful psychotherapeutic treatments. Psychotherapy helps clients get in touch with, awaken, and learn to trust their creative inner life, while... (more)
Treating Trauma: Relationship-Based Psychotherapy with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Clinicians working with traumatized youth face many challenges in supporting growth and development while addressing the many negative consequences of abuse and neglect. When working with youth in... (more)
The Self and Its Emotions
If there is one value that seems beyond reproach in modernity, it is that of the self and the terms that cluster around it, such as self-esteem, self-confidence and self-respect. It is not clear,... (more)
The Fat Lady Sings: A Psychological Exploration of the Cultural Fat Complex and its Effects
In the analytic encounter, body meets body, yet rarely is body mentioned. Without a body, we become like the nymph Echo, a disembodied voice condemned to echo what she hears. Rooted in analytical... (more)
The Handbook of Body Psychotherapy and Somatic Psychology
The Handbook of Body Psychotherapy and Somatic Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of body-centered psychotherapies, which stress the centrality of the body to overcoming psychological... (more)
Out of This World: Suicide Examined
This book is intended for anyone with either an interest in suicide or suicidal behaviour. It is not aimed solely at the professional psychotherapist but at a broad range of professionals who... (more)
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Case Study and Contemporary Perspective
The diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, remains controversial, despite its inclusion as an established diagnosis in psychiatry's Diagnostic... (more)
Language and Connection in Psychotherapy: Words Matter
Language plays a major role in our daily lives. Humans are specialized to live in a social environment, and our brains are designed to manage interactions with others which are, for the most part,... (more)
Comparative Psychology for Clinical Psychologists and Therapists: What Animal Behavior Can Tell Us About Human Psychology
Featuring animal research, from pigeons to primates, this book explains how comparative psychology can enrich our insights into human psychological processes. Each chapter covers a different... (more)
Transformative Imagery: Cultivating the Imagination for Healing, Change and Growth
Guided imagery is a transformative practice for reducing stress, healing mind and body, and improving performance. This definitive collection brings together leading pioneers in the field of guided... (more)
With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals
What is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing? This book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve... (more)
Mentalization Based Treatment for Personality Disorders: A Practical Guide
Mentalizing - the ability to understand oneself and others by inferring mental states that lie behind overt behaviour - develops within the context of attachment relationships. It is crucial to... (more)
Online Supervision: A Handbook for Practitioners
This book considers a range of aspects of online supervision and is suitable for therapists who already offer this means of delivering supervision as well as those who may be curious about it. As... (more)