Self Help

The basis of CBT is about empowering the client and helping them become their own therapist. Self help therefore is encouraged.

If you are interested in trying a self help approach based on CBT principles you might like to visit the following web sites.

www.livinglifetothefull.com/
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Why CBT? - NICE Guidelines

Books

There are many CBT books widely available. These are usually based on specific conditions.

General Mood and Anxiety Difficulties

Mind over Mood by Greenberger & Padesky

Anger

Overcoming Anger and Irritability by William Davies

Anorexia

Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa by Freeman & Cooper

Anxiety

Mastery of your Anxiety and Panic by Craske & Barlow

Depression

The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns

Health Anxiety

It’s Not All In Your Head by Admunson & Taylor

Low Self-esteem

Overcoming Low Self-esteem : A self help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques by Melanie Fennell

Pain

Overcoming Chronic Pain ; A self help guide using cognitive and behavioural techniques by Cole, MacDonald et al

Panic

Mastery of your Anxiety and Panic by Craske & Barlow

Phobias

Mastering Your Fears & Phobias by Antony, Craske & Barlow

OCD

Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by David Veale

Sleep Problems

Overcoming Insomnia & Sleep problems by Colin Espie

Trauma

Overcoming Childhood Trauma by Helen Kennerley
Overcoming Traumatic Stress by Herbert & Wetmore.

Weight Loss

The Beck Diet Solution by Judith Beck

Worry

The Worry Cure by Robert Leahy