Drawing on his experience, the author presents an account of the practical application of cognitive therapy for anxiety disorders. Each anxiety disorders is covered in detail, with accounts of the use of cognitive models, constructing formulations and strategies of cognitive-behavioural change.

About the Author xi Preface xiii 1 Cognitive Theory and Models of Anxiety: An Introduction 1 2 Assessment: An Overview 21 3 Cognitive Therapy: Basic Charcteristics 42 4 Cognitive Therapy: Basic Techniques 57 5 Panic Disorder 98 6 Hypochondriasis: Health Anxiety 133 7 Social Phobia 167 8 Generalised Anxiety Disorder 200 9 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 236 10 Future Developments in Cognitive Therapy 265 Rating scales 279 Appendix 285 References 294 Index 302

All mental health clinicians and professionals, in practice and training, will welcome this concise and practical book which provides a detailed account of cognitive models, including new perspectivesstate-of-the-art applications of cognitive therapycase examples demonstrating the real world application of techniquesspecific coverage of major categories of anxiety disordersknowledge based on very substantial treatment and outcome experience This book emphasises the design and implementation of ?pure? cognitive therapy interventions. There are general sections on assessment and basic cognitive therapy skills, as well as practical advice on designing and executing behavioural experiments, homework tasks, and verbal re-attribution methods. A useful appendix includes questionnaires and outcome measures, and a selection of material that can be copied for patients. "Adrian Wells provides here a comprehensive overview of the cognitive model of anxiety disorders and illustrates how detailed, disorder-specific cognitive conceptualizations inform the choice of therapeutic interventions. The book incorporates the most up-to-date theory of anxiety disorders, much of it originated by the author. Dr Wells provides an array of effective, user-friendly cognitive techniques and vivid case examples. Students and seasoned therapists will find this volume valuable." Aaron T. Beck

Cognitive Theory and Models of Anxiety - An Introduction; Assessment - An Overview; Cognitive Therapy - Basic Characteristics; Cognitive Therapy - Basic Techniques; Panic Disorder; Hypochondriasis - Health Anxiety; Social Phobia; Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Future Developments in Cognitive Therapy; Rating Scales