ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to introduce the reader to the cognitive approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Cognitive therapy will be explored as one example of a therapeutic method under the cognitive approach.<target id="page_247" target-type="page">247</target>Learning Outcomes
describe the development of the cognitive revolution in psychology
acknowledge the relative impact of Ulric Neisser and Aaron Beck on the development of the cognitive approach
discuss the core theories of human nature and personality from the cognitive perspective
discuss the nature of the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client in cognitive therapy
outline the main therapeutic techniques utilised in cognitive therapy
appreciate the application of cognitive therapy in a real-world setting
