An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive textbook that presents the foundational principles, clinical techniques, and practical applications of cognitive behaviour therapy. The text outlines the core theoretical concepts and historical evolution that shape the discipline.

The volume addresses key developments in therapeutic theory alongside dedicated material on working with diversity. It examines the distinctive characteristics of the cognitive behavioural model and explains how practitioners apply therapeutic principles to treat specific client disorders.

To help readers explore how theoretical principles inform clinical work, the textbook incorporates new case studies and exercises. These features provide opportunities to reflect on therapeutic strategies and examine how theory guides effective practice.