Psychology

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. Up to 44 in every 1000 adults suffer from a condition known as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is much more than the normal worrying we all do - it can be a debilitating disorder...

From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis, with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do ...

'Focusing' is a technique first developed 25 years ago by American psychologist and philosopher Eugene Gendlin. Hugely influential, it offers six specific steps you can take to open up your inner world of deeper feelings and intuition - and shows you...

The Number One International bestseller'We need books like this one' - psychologist Steven PinkerAt last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio...

Like Sarah Bakewell's How to Live and Andrea Wulf's Magnificent Rebels, Mortal Secrets is a lively and accessible portrait of a major figure - Sigmund Freud - and the unprecedented era of creativity that shaped his ideasSome cities are like stars. When...

'Extremely compelling' - THE GUARDIAN 'It's a fascinating read... Buy the book! Buy the book!' - JO GOOD, BBC RADIO LONDON 'Searing... funny, eloquent and honest' - PSYCHOLOGIES 'Remarkable... I hope this book finds a wide readership' - WASHINGTON...

This unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic children and young people (CYP) and their families...

From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of 'mindsight' - the human capacity for empathy and insight Daniel Siegel coined the term 'mindsight' to describe the innovative integration of brain science...

Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses ... magic forests and enchanted towers ... little pigs and big bad wolves ... Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean?In this award-winning work...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Mental health matters! Learn how to assess your mental health today - and understand what's normal for you. Discover the seven universal truths that everyone should remember, and the mental fitness foundations that will boost...

Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider these aspects of yourself, you realize that...

Neurodiversity Coaching demystifies the themes and assumptions affecting neurodivergent coachee experiences at work, whilst at the same time exploring the necessary safeguards required for working with this vulnerable group.The book supports existing...

RICHARD H. THALER: WINNER OF THE 2017 NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICSShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardECONOMIST, FINANCIAL TIMES and EVENING STANDARD books of the yearFrom the renowned and entertaining behavioural...

'Ground-breaking. Everyone should read this book' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the ScoreWhen it comes to understanding the connection between our mental and physical health, we should be looking at the exceptions, not the rules.Dr Jeff...

In the 23 years since this book was first published, numerous books on the same lines have appeared. Techniques vary minimally, and very few discoveries or developments have been made in the field of using hypnosis in therapy. Such research as has...

Veteran therapist and mental health writer Louis Cozolino's classic text contains all of the things he wished someone had told him during the first weeks and months of his clinical training. Now available in paperback, the book includes guidance about...

In this classic work, one of the greatest mathematicians of the twentieth century explores the analogies between computing machines and the living human brain. John von Neumann, whose many contributions to science, mathematics, and engineering include...

For a century, America's early childhood policy has been premised on a myth. This falsehood-which dictates that child care and education are somehow separate and distinct-not only suboptimizes the most important window into all human development, but...

'This is an essential read for every gay person on the planet' - Elton John'A really brilliant and moving read for everybody, especially LGBTQI+ people' - Olly Alexander, star of It's A SinStraight Jacket is a revolutionary clarion call for gay men, the...

The first edition of Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy caught the wave of growing interest in formulation in a clinical context. This completely updated and revised edition summarises recent practice, research, developments and debates while...

The Sunday Times bestseller - now with a new introduction and part of the Picador Collection'The belly laughs come thick and fast' - The Observer_____What if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon...

'Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read' - Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of StorytellingCult leaders, murderers, psychopaths -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734616446Author Drew LinsalataFormat PaperbackPage Count 386Imprint Andrew LinsalataPublisher Andrew LinsalataWeight(grams) 513gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Terrible events are very hard to deal with and those who go through a trauma often feel permanently changed by it. Grief, numbness, anger, anxiety and shame are all very common emotional reactions to traumatic incidents such as an accident or death of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936891023Author Steven PressfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Black Irish Entertainment LLCPublisher Black Irish Entertainment LLCWeight(grams)...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A monumental, gripping book ... Outstanding' SUNDAY TIMES 'Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade. A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important...

'What's sort of funny when something horrific happens is that nothing happens to the rest of the world. The cars still drive, the planes still fly...everything just continues. And that's probably the best gift we have. Because, for the most...

MANAGE YOUR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN JUST 7 WEEKS WITH YOUR NEW CBT WORKBOOKGetting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks does just that. Offering a simple and...

'A practical manual for your brain.' - Dr Megan Rossi, author of Eat Yourself HealthyA groundbreaking science-based guide to protecting your brain health for the long term.Whatever your age, having a healthy brain is the key to a happy and fulfilled life...

How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology.Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and...

From the bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, a gentle approach to increasing your confidence.About the AuthorDr Russ Harris is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist and psychologist who works in private practice, online teaching and the face to...

In 2015 Sheryl Sandberg's husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly at the age of forty-eight. Sandberg and her two young children were devastated, and she was certain that their lives would never have real joy or meaning again.Just weeks later, Sandberg was...

'Cameron's morning pages have shaped the lives of millions' Guardian 'Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love' Elizabeth Gilbert 'Morning pages has become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative...

A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives...

With over 30 years' experience in helping people successfully change their lives for the better, Paul McKenna Ph.D. is perfectly placed to help you take control of your anxieties for good. This accessible guide - offering simple tips and exercises for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912141005Author Prof. Susan MichieFormat PaperbackPage Count 329Imprint Silverback PublishingPublisher Silverback PublishingWeight(grams)...

Modern Man in Search of a Soul is the perfect introduction to the theories and concepts of one of the most original and influential religious thinkers of the twentieth century. Lively and insightful, it covers all of his most significant themes,...

A radical reinterpretation of how your mind works - and why it could change your life 'An astonishing achievement. Nick Chater has blown my mind' Tim Harford'A total assault on all lingering psychiatric and psychoanalytic notions of mental depths .....

AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 'Start the Week' : 'very moving - brilliant and profound'"Brilliant - a grimly humorous yet humane account of the realities of growing old in the modern age." - Henry Marsh"A remarkably likeable guide to a grisly subject .....

Is there some part of yourself that you wish would go away? Most of us would say yes, whether we call it addiction, the inner critic, "monkey mind," neurosis, sinfulness, bad habits, or some other disparaging name. Yet what if there were a different way...