Skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Second Edition

This second edition is a step-by-step guide to the core techniques used by practitioners in achieving therapeutic change using the cognitive behavioural approach. Drilling down into the skills required at each stage of the therapeutic process, this new edition brings the therapeutic relationship to the forefront, showing trainees practically how to build and maintain a successful working alliance with their clients. Case examples in a variety of settings showcase skills in action, while the book's straightforward writing style and logical structure following the progression of therapy make it highly accessible for those with little or no prior experience in CBT.

Fully updated, this second edition includes: an insight into IAPT; new material on third wave CBT; new content relevant to trainees in other modalities with an interest in CBT; additional material on common presenting issues such as depression and anxiety; and additional material on the historical foundations of CBT.