Popular Psychology Books
Coffee with Freud
This is the second volume in Brett Kahr’s ‘Interviews with Icons’ series, following on from Tea with Winnicott. Professor Kahr, himself a highly regarded psychoanalyst, turns his attention to the... (more)
Dyslexia and Mental Health: Helping People to Overcome Depressive, Self-Harming and Other Adverse Emotional Coping Strategies
Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects not only learning but every part of life. Experience or fear of social stigma can lead people with dyslexia to camouflage the difficulties they face, to... (more)
Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5
Most of us know a friend, coworker, neighbor, or loved one suffering from a mental illness. This book provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment-and will help... (more)
Sisterhood of the Spectrum: An Asperger Chick's Guide to Life
Spectrum gals, ever wished you had a handbook to help navigate the confusing world of teenage girlhood? Look no further! Aspie-in-the-know, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides just that with her... (more)
Improving Mental Health Through Social Support: Building Positive and Empowering Relationships
Social support is the everyday assistance offered by family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, as well as the foundations of support in a range of non-clinical settings, and plays a vital role in a... (more)
The 10 Best Anxiety Busters: Simple Strategies to Take Control of Your Worry
Suffer from a fear of flying? Break out in a sweat during presentations? Experience a sudden panic attack when in a confined space, like an elevator? Whether you are struggling with mild anxiety or... (more)
The Therapist's Ultimate Solution Book: Essential Strategies, Tips and Tools to Empower Your Clients
Clients go to therapy wanting to change, but often they have no inherent knowledge of how to change. It is up to the therapist to build a well-stocked toolkit of life skills and psychoeducational... (more)
Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity
A professional coach who specializes in helping trauma victims rebuild their lives, Michele Rosenthal struggled with the effects of medically-induced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for over 25... (more)
Simple Self-Care for Therapists: Restorative Practices to Weave Through Your Workday
For mental health professionals who must regularly guard against compassion fatigue and secondary traumatisation, intentional self-care isn't just essential; it's a survival tool. If therapists don't... (more)
8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for Emotional Health and Well-Being
Mindfulness can be defined as the ability to be present with your experiences without judgment; to witness your thoughts, feelings, and sensations with curiosity during both ordinary and dramatic... (more)
Depression: Understanding the Black Dog
Having suffered from major depression for much of her life, Stephanie Sorrell has learned to work with the disease rather than against it. Where so many mental-health books feature "fighting and... (more)
Experiencing CBT from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists
Engaging and authoritative, this unique workbook enables therapists to build technical savvy in contemporary CBT interventions while deepening their self-awareness and therapeutic relationship... (more)
The Mindful Way Through Stress: The Proven 8-Week Path to Health, Happiness, and Well-Being
Take a deep breath. Feeling less stressed already? Bestselling author Shamash Alidina shows just how simple it is to master the proven techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in this... (more)
Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living: A New Training Programme to Deepen Mindfulness with Heartfulness
Mindfulness involves learning to be more aware of life as it unfolds moment by moment, even if these moments bring us difficulty, pain or suffering. This is a challenge we will all face at some time... (more)
Understanding Person-Centred Counselling: A Personal Journey
This book provides a key introduction to the theory, concepts and practice of the person-centred approach, through the lens of the practitioner's experience and personal development. Writing as... (more)
Beating Bipolar: A Therapist's Journey to Overcoming One of the World's Most Challenging Mental Disorders
Beating Bipolar explains how to emotionally overcome bipolar disorder, sharing insider lessons from a leading expert who also lives with the illness. It will help families, teachers, mental-health... (more)
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
What if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly compelling adventure into the world of madness. Along the way, Jon meets... (more)
Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing
Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors offers inspiring, hopeful, creative resources for the millions of male and female adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders, addictions, any... (more)
Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses
How do you feel when you bite into a pear...wear a feather boa...stand in a noisy auditorium...or look for a friend in a crowd? Living Sensationally explains how people's individual sensory patterns... (more)
Mastering the Power of Self-Hypnosis: A Practical Guide to Self Empowerment
Some books tell you what to change in order to change your life. This one tells you how! The secret to success lies deeply buried in the unconscious, and one of the world's foremost hypnotherapists... (more)
My Age of Anxiety
This is the New York Times bestseller. As recently as thirty-five years ago, anxiety did not exist as a diagnostic category. Today, it is the most common form of officially classified mental illness.... (more)
The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author... (more)
Morning Meditations: Daily Reflections to Awaken Your Power to Change
Even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to take time out of our busy days to reflect on our experiences, lean on the wisdom of others, and draw inspiration from the world around us. Filled... (more)
The Fog of Paranoia: A Sister's Journey Through Her Brother's Schizophrenia
Pat and Sarah had long been friends, not just brother and sister. They supported each other, shared music and movies, and confided in each other as they went through the many challenging stages of... (more)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disabling and distressing mental health problem. This accessible introduction examines OCD's causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and is richly illustrated... (more)
Depression
It has been estimated that depression may affect 12-18% of people at some point during their lifetime. This accessible introduction covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of clinical... (more)
Schizophrenia
This comprehensive introduction to schizophrenia is an ideal starting point for students. It covers the theoretical foundations of different perspectives of schizophrenia, including medical,... (more)
Mind Whispering: How to Break Free from Self-Defeating Emotional Habits
The aim of Mind Whispering is to transform us into more fully integrated human beings - mentally, emotionally and interpersonally. By using the practical techniques within it, our minds can be more... (more)
The Complete CBT Guide for Depression and Low Mood: A Comprehensive Self-Help Guide That Also Offers Invaluable Advice for Families and Other Supporters
Depression and low mood affect a significant portion of the general publication. Sadly, those with depression often experience other problems such as low self-esteem, relationship problems and... (more)
Teenage Depression - A CBT Guide for Parents: Help Your Child Beat Their Low Mood
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15 per cent of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder... (more)