Recommended Reading
CBT Self-Help Books
Here is my list of the best CBT self-help therapy books to get you started in learning more about cognitive-behavioural therapy (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 cognitive behavioural therapy basics and 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
Manage Your Mind-The Mental Fitness Guide by Gillian Butler and Tony Hope
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel By Changing the Way You Think by Christine A. Padesky
Overcoming Situational and General Anger (Client Manual) by J. Deffenbacher and M. McKay
Overcoming Depression and Low Mood: A Five Areas Approach by Christopher Williams
The Complete CBT Guide for Anxiety by Roz Shafran, Lee Brosan & Peter Cooper
The Anxiety & Worry Workbook by David Clark & Aaron Beck
Managing Social Anxiety by Hope, Heimberg and Turk
Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic by Barlow and Craske
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Facts by Rachman & De Silva
Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD by David A. Clark and Christine Purdon
Overcoming Your Workplace Stress: A CBT-Based Self-Help Guide by Martin R. Bamber
The Overcoming Series (please click here for more titles)
Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness by Gillian Butler
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem: by Melanie Fennell
Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by David Veale and Rob Willson
Overcoming Worry by Kevin Meares & Mark Freeston
Overcoming Stress by Lee Brosan and Gillian Todd
Overcoming Perfectionism by Roz Shafran, Sarah Egan, and Tracey Wade
Goodnight Mind by Colleen Carney & Rachel Manber
Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems by Colin Espie
The Incredible Sulk (Overcoming Common Problems) by Windy Dryden
Overcoming Anger: When Anger Helps and When It Hurts by Windy Dryden
Overcoming Procrastination by Dr Windy Dryden
Overcoming Jealousy (Overcoming Common Problems) by Windy Dryden
How to Stand Up For Yourself by Dr. Paul Hauck
Hold Your Head Up High by Dr. Paul Hauck
Jealousy (Overcoming Common Problems) by Paul A. Hauck
