ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the updated version of working alliance theory and show how it influences the thinking and practice of single-session integrated cognitive behaviour therapy (SSI-CBT) therapists. SSI-CBT considers that it is important for student to be experienced in these ways by their client. However, such experience is usually insufficient for change to occur unless it facilitates a relevant change in the client’s meaning system and behavioural system that is considered a primary goal of SSI-CBT. The core style of SSI-CBT is active and directive. SSI-CBT, by definition, employs a cognitive-behavioural conceptualisation of the client’s problems and goals, although concepts from other frameworks may be additionally used. SSI-CBT is both problem-focused and goal-oriented. The chapter discusses the concept of the working alliance as a general way of thinking about the practice of SSI-CBT and what might be signs that SSI-CBT is being practised well.
