ABSTRACT

Research shows that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for common mental health disorders of mild to moderate severity. Simply Effective Cognitive Behaviour Therapy guides the therapist in treating clients effectively in a simple, structured, time-limited way, as well as indicating where additional treatment or referral is required, thus widening access to CBT.

In this book, Michael J. Scott provides a practical and concise guide for therapists using CBT with a range of disorders including:

  • depression
  • panic disorder and agoraphobia
  • post-traumatic stress disorder
  • generalised anxiety disorder
  • obsessive compulsive disorder
  • social phobia.

Simply Effective CBT is illustrated throughout with transcripts of sessions which serve as models for putting theory into practice. It provides the therapist with sufficient understanding of the cognitive theory of a disorder, enabling them to tailor the protocols provided to the needs of the individual. The appendices include a CBT Pocketbook - to guide treatment and assessment for each disorder - making it essential reading for all professionals using CBT.

chapter 1|10 pages

Simple CBT – strengths and limitations

chapter 2|11 pages

Getting started – diagnosis and beyond

chapter 3|14 pages

The first interview

chapter 4|30 pages

Depression

chapter 5|23 pages

Panic disorder and agoraphobia

chapter 6|20 pages

Post-traumatic stress disorder

chapter 7|12 pages

Social phobia

chapter 8|11 pages

Obsessive compulsive disorder

chapter 9|14 pages

Generalised anxiety disorder

chapter 10|6 pages

Putting it all together