Books Available for Review

Recently Published UK-US (English-language) Books on Psychotherapy

Available for Review (July 2025)

We currently have about 60 books that all need - (someone like you?) - to review them.
 
If you want to review one of these books (below), just copy the author, title etc. and send us an e-mail here with your postal address, and you will then receive a review copy of the published book.
For 'Information & Guidelines about Writing a Book Review' please go here.

You can also apply directly to the publisher and request review copies (now often in e-book format) quoting "International Journal of Psychotherapy" and my name on the application form for review copies. Please let me know if you do so, so that I can keep track of publishing the reviews. (e.g.: Taylor & Francis + Routledge Group: here)

1. Persons, J.B. (2008). The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. New York & London: Guilford Press. See link here.  
   
   
2. Dryden, W. (Ed.) (2011). Dryden's Handbook of Individual Therapy (5th Ed.) London: Sage. See link here.
   
   
3. Sobel, V.S. (2012). Successful Psychopharmacology: Evidence-based treatment solutions for achieving remission. New York & London: W.W. Norton. See link here.    
   
   
4. O'Grady, P. (2013). Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom. London: W.W. Norton. See link here. 
    
5. Shannon, S.M. (2013). Mental Health for the Whole Child: Moving young clients from disease & disorder to balance & wellness. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
   
   
6. Biel, L. (2014). Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective clinical work with kids & teenagers. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.  See link here.  
   
   
7. Sederer, L.I. (2013). The Family Guide to Mental Health Care: Advice on helping your loved ones. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. (H/back) See link here.
   
   
8. Wesselmann, D., Schweitzer, C. & Armstrong, S. (2014). Integrative Team Treatment for Attachment Trauma in Children: Family Therapy & EMDR. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
       
9. Smith G. (2015). Surviving Family Care Giving: Co-ordinating effective care through collaborative communication. New York & London: Routledge. See link here. 
   
   
10. Wesselmann, D., Schweitzer, . & Armstrong, S. (2014). Integrative Parenting: Strategies for raising children affected by attachment trauma. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
    
    
11. Wehrenberg, M. (2014). Anxiety and Depression: Effective treatment of the big two co-concurring disorders. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
    
    
12. Allen: V.B. (2014). Counseling in the Family Law System: A professional counselor's guide. New York: Springer. See link here. 
    
    
13. Caby A. & Caby, F. (2014). The Therapist's Treasure Chest: Solution-oriented tips and tricks for everyday practice. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
14. Emerson, D. (2015). Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
    
    
15. Sederer, L.I. (2013). The Family Guide to Mental Health Care. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. (P/back) See link here.
    
    
16. Bongiorno, P. (2015). Holistic Solutions for Anxiety and Depression. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
    
    
17. Balfour, S. (2013). Stress Control: Stress-busting strategies for the 21st century. Tunbridge Wells, UK: Anshan Publications. See link here.
    
    
18. Reilly, N. (2015). Anxiety and Depression in the Classroom: A teachers guide to fostering self-regulation in young students. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.   
    
    
19. O'Hanlon, Bill (2006). Solution-Oriented Spirituality: Connection, wholeness and possibility for therapist and client. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.       
              
20. Nathan, Peter A. & Gorman, Jack M. (2015). A Guide to Treatments that Work (4th Ed). New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press. See link here.        
    
    
21. Cook-Cottone, Catherine P. (2015). Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation: A primer for mental health professionals. New York: Springer. See link here
    
    
22. Lyons, Lynn (2015). Using Hypnosis with Children: Creating and delivering effective interventions. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
    
    
23. Hare, Robert D. (1999). Without Conscience: The disturbing world of the psychopaths among us. New York: Guilford Press. See link here.       
              
    
24. Korn, L. (2016). Nutritional Essentials for Mental Health: A complete guide to to the 'Food-Mood' connection. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
           
    
25. Austin V. & Sciarra D. (2016). Difficult Students & Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom: Teacher responses that work. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.          
    
    
26. Rechtschaffen, D. (2016). The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for teaching mindfulness to students. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
    
    
27. Baylin J. & Hughes D.A. (2016). The Neurobiology of Attachment-Focused Therapy: Enhancing connection & trust in the treatment of children & adolescents. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
28. Cooper, M. & Dryden, W. (Eds.) (2016). The Handbook of Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage. See link here.
      
    
29. Marsten, D., Epston, D. & Markham, L. (2016). Narrative Therapy in Wonderland: Connecting with children's imaginative know-how.  New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
30. Bush, A.D. (2015). Simple Self-Care for Therapists: Restorative practices to weave through your workday. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
31. Aitkin, C. & Phelps, J. (2017). Bipolar: Not So Much: Understanding your mood swings and depression. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.         
       
32. Gold, Claudia M. (2016). The Developmental Science of Early Childhood: Clinical applications of infant mental health concepts from infancy through adolescence. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
    
    
33. Laitch, C. & Lorberbaum, L. (2016). The Road to Calm Workbook: Life-changing tools to stop runaway emotions. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
    
    
34. Katz, M. (2016). Children Who Fail At School But Succeed at Life: Lessons from lives well-lived. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
35. Shapiro, R. (2016). Easy Ego State Interventions: Strategies for working with parts. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
36. Douglas, B., Woolfe, R., Strawbridge, S., Kasket E. & Galbraith, V. (Eds.) (2016). The Handbook of Counselling Psychology (4th Ed.) London: Sage. See link here.  
    
    
37. Dormoy, M. (2016). Guided Imagery Work with Kids: Essential practices to help them manage stress, reduce anxiety and build self-esteem. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.  
    
    
38. Leger F.J. (2009). Beyond the Therapeutic Relationship: Behavioral, biological & cognitive foundations of psychotherapy. Hove, UK: Routledge. See here. 
    
    
39. Farber, S.F. (Ed.) (2017). Celebrating the Wounded Healer Psychotherapist: Pain, post-traumatic growth and self-disclosure. Hove, UK: Routledge. See here. 
    
    
40. Palmiter, D.J. (2016). Practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents: A guide for students and early career professionals. New York: Springer. See here.   
       
41. Joseph, S. (Ed.) (2017). The Handbook of Person-Centred Therapy and Mental Health: Theory, Research & Practice. Monmouth, UK: PCCS Books. See link here.   
    
    
42. Fay, D. (2017). Attachment-Based Yoga & Meditation for Trauma Recovery. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
     
    
43. Jenkins, P. (2017). Professional Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy: Ethics and the Law. London: Sage Books. See link here.  
    
    
44. Beinart, H. & Clohessy, S. (2017). Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best evidence and practice. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
45. Proctor, G. (2017). The Dynamics of Power in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books. See link here.  
    
    
46. Desmond, T. (2017). The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-day plan to transform your relationship with yourself. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
47. McKay, D., Abramowitz, J.S. & Storch, E.A. (2017). Treatments for Psychological Problems & Syndromes. Chichester, UK:  Wiley Blackwell. See link here.
    
    
48. Kort, J. (2018). LGBTQ Clients in Therapy: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here.
49. Tudor, K.. (2018). Psychotherapy: A critical examination. Monmouth, UK: PCCS Books. See link here.
    
    
50. Schwartz, A. & Maiberger, B. (2018). EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology: Interventions to enhance embodiment in trauma treatment. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
51. Shapiro, J.R. & Applegate, J.S. (2018). Neurobiology for Clinical Social Work: Theory and practice (2nd Ed.) New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
52. Yeager M. & Yeager, D. (2013). Executive Function & Child Development. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
53. Hingston, P. (2016). Rethinking Psychotherapy. Kibworth, UK: Matador.  See link here. 
    
    
54. Armstrong, C. (2015). The Therapeutic "Aha!": 10 Strategies for getting your clients unstuck. New York & London: W.W. Norton & Co. See link here. 
    
    
55. Mozdzierz, G.J., Peluso, P.R. & Lisiecki, J. (2009). Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Learning the essential domains and non-linear thinking of master practitioners.  New York & Abingdon: Routledge. See link here. 
    
    
56. Davies, W. (2000). Overcoming Anger and Irritability: A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. London: Robinson. See link here. 
    
    
57. Hjort, S.D. (2019). A Portrait of Sigurd Naesgaard: The man who broke down the barriers to psychoanalysis in Denmark. Rønne: Dankerts Forlag. See link here.
    
    
58. Stout, M. (2002). The Myth of Sanity: Divided consciousness and the promise of awareness. New York: Penguin.  See link here.
    
    
59. Erskine, R.G. (2023). Withdrawal, Silence, Loneliness: Psychotherapy of the Schizoid Process. Phoenix.  See link here.

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NB: Inclusion of a book on this listing (above) means: (i) that we have been sent a printed copy of the book for reviewing and are ready to send it out; unfortunately, (ii) this does not guarantee that a review will be published any time soon, as we are totally dependent on the interests and predilections of our many international reviewers.  However, any of the above books can be posted out immediately to anyone willing to read it and then write a review.  Then you get to keep the book!  Waiting is Fullness!