Books in the Oxford Guides to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy series

Updated in light of new clinical and research findings in the fields of psycho-oncology and cognitive behaviour therapy, mental health professionals working in oncology and health care professionals interested in psychological management will find this a useful source for psychological techniques that can be applied in a busy clinical setting.

The Oxford Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions is the first ever comprehensive guide to Low Intensity CBT. It brings together researchers and clinicians who have led the way in developing evidence-based low intensity CBT treatments - treatments for those who have hitherto had no access to mental health services.

This book is the first to show how metaphors can be used productively in CBT as an integral part of the treatment. It describes the use of metaphors for a wide range of problems, and brings together hundreds of metaphors that experienced therapists have used to great success. It will be a valuable sourcebook for all CBT therapists.

A fear of contamination drives the most common manifestation of obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) - compulsive washing. This book provides a detailed account of the nature and causes of the various forms of a fear of contamination and their consequences, written by leading experts in the field.

For the newly trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, there are a wealth of challenges and difficulties faced, as they try and apply their new found skills in the outside world. This book is the one-stop resource for the newly trained therapist. It offers practical guidance on a range of issues and challenges faced in everyday practice.