Recommended Reading

CBT Self-Help Books

Here is my list of recommended CBT self-help books 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.

General CBT Books

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies by Rob Willson and Rhena Branch

Manage Your Mind-The Mental Fitness Guide by Gillian Butler and Tony Hope

Self-Help CBT Workbooks

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

Self-Help Books for Anxiety Disorders

This first book on my list is my new “go-to” book for anxiety disorders. It is written for the client, in easy to understand language, and helps clients understand what to do when they have more than one anxiety disorder. I highly recommend it!