Person-centred Therapy and CBT

Introduction Experiences of Misunderstandings, Conflicts, Prejudices and Disrespect about and between the Two Approaches The Basic Philosophies of Each of the Two Approaches The History and Development of the Approaches The Underpinning Theories - Dissonance and Complementarity CBT and Person-Centred Counselling in Action Formulation and Assessment Therapy versus Working Therapeutically A Dialogue on Similarity and Difference Reflections, Predictions and Hopes for the Future

'This book works on many levels: as an introduction to both CBT and PCA, for example, as well as the comparing and contrasting of two theories, but it also has a wealth of theory and philosophy which is written clearly enough for any level of experience and understanding' - Heather Dale Senior Accredited Counsellor, Private Practice 'Together and alternately, they compare and contrast the underlying philosophies, theories and practices of each approach in a noble attempt to resolve the hostility and criticisms voiced by each side in the ongoing debate for supremacy. I recommend this book to experienced counsellors who are interested in extending their skills to both PCA and CBT and want a better and detailed understanding of the principles and processes of either' - Therapy Today 'This book is a valuable contribution to the debate about CBT. Without eliding the very real points of difference the writers contribute to a broadening of understanding of both modalities' - Steve Silverton, Core Process Psychotherapist in private practice, London 'The authors begin a long overdue rapprochement between these two well-founded models of psychological therapy by mainly focussing on the work of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis. They present much helpful new thinking' - Dr Frank Wills, Independent Cognitive Psychotherapist and Visiting Fellow, University of Wales Newport