An Introduction to the Psychotherapies

" From reviews of the previous edition: " " A welcome primer for the psychotherapy novice. Accessible and exceptionally readable, the authors struck successfully a fine balance between giving enough background to orientate the newcomer to a clear level of understanding, and including too much detail at the expense of readability. " - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy " An excellent small text which deserves to be widely read I shall urge my trainees to read it. " - British Journal of Psychiatry " This book is strongly recommended to general psychiatrists in training who need t learn about the basic approaches to psychotherapy and to prepare them for their higher examinations. " - The Lancet " Provides an excellent and up-to-date guide to psychotherapy for general practitioners and other members of the primary care team. " - Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners " This volume has gone far along the road towards providing the ideal initiation. " - Irish Journal of Psychotherapy " This book is likely to retain its place as probably the most satisfactory introduction to the field. The book can be recommended as a first text for psychiatric trainees and others involved in psychotherapy. " - Anthony Ryle, Psychiatric Developments " Provides a fine introduction to the major spheres of psychotherapy. One of the greatest contributions of the book is its blending of the academic and applied facets of psychotherapy in a manner that is understandable to the novice. " - Contemporary Psychology