Recommended Reading
Self-Help Books
Here is my list of recommended readings to get you started in learning more about CBT and how it can help with specific problems like depression and anxiety.
The first book on my list “Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Dummies” comes highly recommended; it was written by two of my former colleagues and in addition to teaching you CBT techniques, it provides you with a lot of useful information including what to look for in a therapist, where to find a good CBT therapist, questions to ask your therapist before embarking on a course of therapy, etc. If you have a limited budget for self-help material, I would recommend this book be the one you invest in.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies by Rob Willson and Rhena Branch
Overcoming Depression and Low Mood: A Five Areas Approach by Christopher Williams
Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert
Overcoming Anger: When Anger Helps and When It Hurts by Windy Dryden
Overcoming Situational and General Anger (Client Manual)
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel By Changing the Way You Think by Christine A. Padesky
The Incredible Sulk (Overcoming Common Problems) by Windy Dryden
Overcoming Jealousy (Overcoming Common Problems) by Windy Dryden
Jealousy (Overcoming Common Problems) by Paul A. Hauck
Overcoming Procrastination by Dr Windy Dryden
Hold Your Head Up High by Dr. Paul Hauck
How to Stand Up For Yourself by Dr. Paul Hauck
Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by David Veale and Rob Willson
Articles on CBT’s effectiveness
Wikipedia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy