This book aims to help anyone who is finding it difficult when choosing a therapist/type of talking therapy. Exploring all the different kinds of therapy available it includes interviews with celebrities, writers and therapists themselves to help make taking that first step a whole lot easier.
Contextual Consulting founder Joe Oliver features in a chapter that explores the principles and application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how it distinguishes from other therapies, such as cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), by highlighting its unique focus on accepting difficult emotions rather than attempting to eliminate them.
Joe’s section also highlights the importance of openness, curiosity, and preparation for clients engaging in ACT, as well as its ongoing evolution supported by a collaborative community.
ARIANE SHERINE is an author, comedy writer, journalist, singer-songwriter, podcaster and designer.
More about Talk Yourself Better
This book provides an overview of the options available to you when you want to solve a psychological or emotional problem through talking therapy. It includes:
· Q&A sections to guide you through the differences between therapies
· Real life stories looking at the pros and cons of each form of therapy
· Therapist interviews that show why someone would champion their chosen form of practice
· Also includes celebrity contributions such as Stephen Fry, Charlie Brooker, Dolly Alderton and David Baddiel.