1st Edition

Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

By Olive K. L. Woo Copyright 2026
229 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

229 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

229 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

This book examines the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with cognitive behavioural therapy. Tailored for mental health professionals, it offers evidence-based strategies and ethical frameworks for the potential adoption of AI in therapeutic practice. Designed for readers with little or no understanding of AI, this book explores key concepts such as machine... Read more

1. Understanding cognitive behavioral therapy 

2. Understanding artificial intelligence in mental health care

3. Application of artificial intelligence and its under-utilization in mental health care

4. Artificial intelligence applications in cognitive behavior therapy

5. Artificial intelligence-assisted assessment

6. Artificial intelligence-assisted chatbots and virtual therapists

7. Artificial intelligence-assisted wearable devices and sensors 

8. Artificial intelligence-assisted virtual reality therapy 

9. Artificial intelligence-assisted ecological momentary assessment

10. Ethical considerations and recommendations for the application of artificial intelligence in mental health care

11. Frequently asked questions

Biography

Dr. Olive K. L. Woo, PsyD, is a licenced clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experiences in public settings. She is recognised as an associate fellow in Hong Kong Psychological Society and a fellow in Thanatology with the Association for Death Education and Counseling in the US. Olive has been serving as Honorary Clinical Supervisor at both the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she contributes her expertise to the development of future psychologists. In her clinical practice, she works across both psychiatric and medical settings, employing cognitive behavioural therapy and digital interventions to provide cutting-edge therapeutic support. Olive is the author of the book, DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth, and the guidebook, Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals. She is also the founder of the evidence-based psychological intervention, Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish-Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT®). She has authored peer-reviewed publications and has gained media coverage for her research.