Popular Psychology Books
The Ghost Road
The Booker Prize-winning final novel in Pat Barker's classic 'Regeneration' trilogy - from the acclaimed author of The Silence of the Girls
'An extraordinary tour de force. One of the few real... (more)
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals... (more)
Surviving Lockdown: Human Nature in Social Isolation
2020 has been the year of the virus, and it will not be a mere footnote in history. This book reflects on the unprecedented changes to our lives and the impact on our behaviour as we lived through... (more)
Dreams: Soul-Centered Living in the Twenty-First Century
Envision waking from a dream that felt 'big' and being able to understand why the characters, images and even landscapes appeared and what they are specifically communicating to you. What if you were... (more)
The Psychology of Social Media
Are we really being ourselves on social media? Can we benefit from connecting with people we barely know online? Why do some people overshare on social networking sites? The Psychology of Social... (more)
On Being an Introvert or Highly Sensitive Person: A guide to boundaries joy and meaning
In a culture that ranks sociability and extroversion above the introverted traits of deep thinking and being alone, Ilse Sand shows how to find joy and meaning as an introvert or highly sensitive... (more)
Bipolar Disorder: The Ultimate Guide
The shocking truth is that one in fifty of us will have Bipolar Disorder at some point in our lives. If you, a friend or a family member, is diagnosed with Bipolar, or if you suspect that someone you... (more)
How to Think Like Sigmund Freud
The work of Sigmund Freud, one of the most important thinkers of the past two hundred years, redefined the fields of neurology and psychotherapy and the way we view the human mind. Most strands of... (more)
Soul Machine: The Invention of the Modern Mind
Soul Machine takes us back to the origins of modernity, a time when a crisis in religious authority and the scientific revolution led to searching questions about the nature of human inner life. This... (more)
Coping with BPD: DBT and CBT Skills to Soothe the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
For many, having BPD is like living in emotional overdrive. And whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or angry, you might struggle just to get through each day. So, how can you start... (more)
Motivating People: Practical Strategies and Techniques for Support Workers
In all types of support services and care situations one of the biggest challenges is motivating people to change their behaviour. It particularly applies to individuals who are difficult to motivate... (more)
Anatomy of Love: A Natural History of Mating, Marriage, and Why We Stray
Lust, romance, attachment... Antatomy of Love explores such questions as whether monogamy is natural, why we choose certain partners and why we might cheat on them. In this completely revised... (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)
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)
How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User's Guide to NLP
Richard Bandler, the world-renowned co-creator of NLP who has helped millions around the world change their lives for the better, and the man who taught and trained Paul McKenna, joins forces once... (more)
The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
From the authors of the bestselling The Mindful Way through Depression - which explores how mindfulness can break the cycle of chronic unhappiness - this carefully constructed workbook shows the... (more)
Life Lessons from Freud
Sigmund Freud is best known as the father of psychoanalysis. Born in 1856, he was a physiologist, medical doctor and psychologist who spent most of his life in Vienna, Austria. He developed... (more)
Integral Recovery: A Revolutionary Approach to the Treatment of Alcoholism and Addiction
'Business owner of successful consulting company presents a pragmatic approach to spiritual development by indentifying twenty-one measurable spiritual intelligence skills described in faith-neutral... (more)
8 Keys to Brain-Body Balance
Understanding how our brains and bodies actually work is a powerful tool in mitigating the anxiety generated by unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms that we all may experience from time to... (more)
Living with Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Individuals and Families
Living with Bipolar Disorder offers a wealth of information on this illness, along with effective strategies to reduce the likelihood of episodes of depression or mania and maximize the enjoyment of... (more)
Managing Depression, Growing Older: A Guide for Professionals and Carers
Even when he's grey around the muzzle, the black dog of depression can still deliver a ferocious bite. Depression can strike at any age, and it may appear for the first time as we get older, as a... (more)
Yoga Skills for Therapists: Mood-Management Techniques to Teach and Practice
Drawing on her study of multiple traditions and lineages from ancient yoga practices to current neuroscientific research on yoga benefits and contraindications Weintraub presents a compendium of... (more)
Henry's Demons: A Father and Son's Journey Out of Madness
On a cold February day two months after his 20th birthday, Henry waded into the lethally cold Newhaven estuary and almost drowned. The trees, he said, had told him to do it. In Afghanistan, Patrick... (more)
Little Volcanoes: Helping Young Children and Their Parents to Deal with Anger
Young children can erupt like little volcanoes when they are feeling angry. It can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with, and can produce angry feelings in the parent or caregiver too. This book... (more)
Living with Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Individuals and Families
Living with Bipolar Disorder offers a wealth of information on this illness, along with effective strategies to reduce the likelihood of episodes of depression or mania and maximize the enjoyment of... (more)
500 Tips for Communicating with the Public
This is a light-hearted, easily digestible guide with a wealth of handy hints and tips for communicating with the public. For those in the helping professions, communicating with the public can... (more)
Consequential Strangers: Turning Everyday Encounters into Life-Changing Moments
Our chemist, our window cleaner, our colleague - they populate our days but we often take them for granted. Yet these are the people who bring novelty and information into our lives, allow us to... (more)
The Procrastinator's Guide to Getting Things Done
Everyone waits till the last minute sometimes. But many procrastinators pay a significant price, from poor job performance to stress, financial problems, and relationship conflicts.
Suitable for... (more)
Living with a Black Dog
This second book from Matthew Johnstone, author of "I Had a Black Dog", is an equally touching and beautifully illustrated book, written for those who care for those suffering from depression -... (more)
What Every Man Should Know About Being a Dad
When a man becomes a father, it can be a very daunting time. He is suddenly thrust into a new and emotional world. He can feel unprepared (despite the preceding nine months of build-up), useless... (more)