1st Edition

Working on the Frontline of Mental Health A CBT Therapist’s Casebook

By Steve Sheward Copyright 2023
172 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

172 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

172 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Working on the Frontline of Mental Health is an account of the day-to-day work in psychological therapies, highlighting not only the complexities clients present but also their remarkable and moving stories of recovery after many years of adversity. Steve Sheward, a CBT therapist working on the frontline in the NHS and private practice, presents an overview of different psychological... Read more
Introduction, 1. "What's Happening Now?": A Journey into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 2. Acquainted with the Night: A Journey into Depression, 3. Feel the Fear: Working with the Generally Anxious, 4. "Why is my Brain Doing This to Me?": Attempting to Break Free from OCD, 5. "I'm Not Being Rude - I'm Terrified of You": Breaking Through the Isolation of Social Phobia, 6. "If This Happens Again, I'll Die": Overcoming Panic Disorder, 7. "It Isn't In My Head": Vomit Phobia and Fear of Soiling, 8. And Covid

Biography

Steve Sheward is a senior CBT & EMDR Therapist in the National Health Service and in private practice, where he treats clients presenting with a range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He has previously worked as a senior manager within the national careers service.

"It is refreshing to read a therapy book that is so transparent and generous in detail about what actually goes on in treatment. Steve is a consummate professional and there is much to be learned from his case studies. His writing is engaging and highly readable, reminiscent of Yalom. I strongly recommend this book for practitioners and patients alike."

Rhena Branch, author and BABCP accredited practitioner, trainer and supervisor in the UK. She is director and clinical lead for the mental health charity Fig Branch.