Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert is Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Derby and has been actively involved in research and treating people with shame-based and mood disorders for over 30 years. He is a past President of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy and a fellow of the British Psychological Society and has been developing CFT for twenty years.
Genes on the Couch: Explorations in Evolutionary Psychotherapy
New in paperback. The contributors to this book illuminate how an evolution-focused approach to psychopathology can offer new insights for different schools of therapy and provide a rationale for... (more)
Compassion: Conceptualisations, Research and Use in Psychotherapy
Compassion looks at the ways in which compassion can be harnessed in early life experiences, pro-social behaviour and in psychotherapy, and how it can be beneficial to the therapeutic relationship. (more)
Psychotherapy and Counselling for Depression: Third Edition
"Psychotherapy and Counselling for Depression: Third Edition", is an introduction to the subject of depression and the counselling strategies used to help people who are suffering from this most... (more)
Compassion Focused Therapy
Research into the beneficial effect of developing compassion has advanced enormously in the last ten years, with the development of inner compassion being an important therapeutic focus and goal.... (more)
The Therapeutic Relationship in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies
New in paperback. Although the therapeutic relationship is a major contributor to therapeutic outcomes, the cognitive behavioral psychotherapies have not explored this aspect in any detail. This book... (more)
The Compassionate Mind
Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up... (more)
Mindful Compassion: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Transform Our Lives
Based on the latest work from Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, bestselling author of The Compassionate Mind, and Buddhist expert Choden. Professor Gilbert has spent the past twenty years developing a new... (more)
Beating Depression: Inspirational Stories of Hope and Recovery
If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. It is an extremely common problem affecting over 300 million people around the world - and the number of reported cases is rising. Distressing... (more)
Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness: Classic Edition
Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness offers a fresh perspective on research, theory and conceptualisations of the depressive disorders, derived from evolution theory and arguing for the... (more)
Human Nature and Suffering: Classic Edition
Human Nature and Suffering is a profound comment on the human condition, from the perspective of evolutionary psychology. Paul Gilbert explores the implications of humans as evolved social animals,... (more)
Compassion: Concepts, Research and Applications
Paul Gilbert brings together an international line-up of leading scholars and researchers in the field to provide a state-of-the-art exploration of key areas in compassion research and applications.... (more)
Body Shame: Conceptualisation, Research and Treatment
In this book, researchers and therapists from a wide range of different disciplines and areas explore the role of shame in various physical and psychological disorders, and provide practical advice... (more)
Overcoming Depression: New Revised Edition
A self-help guide which provides step-by-step strategies for sufferers of depression, using cognitive therapy techniques. The book explains how mind and body interact and how depression can evolve.... (more)
Making an Impact on Mental Health: The Applications of Psychological Research
Advancements in research in psychological science have afforded great insights into how our minds work. Making an Impact on Mental Health analyses contemporary, international research to examine a... (more)
Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications
Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications offers evidence-based guidance and extensive insight into the science behind compassion focused therapy.
The first section... (more)
Shame: Interpersonal Behavior, Psychopathology and Culture
In this volume, the editors and contributors examine the effect of shame on social behaviour, social values and mental states. The text utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, including perspectives... (more)