Introduction to Psychotherapy: An Outline of Psychodynamic Principles and Practice

by Anthony Bateman, Dennis Brown, Jonathan Pedder

What is psychotherapy about?

What are the similarities and differences of its many forms?

What are the most recent developments in the field?

Introduction to Psychotherapy has been an essential reference book since its publication in 1979, and is regularly included in reading lists for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other professionals. It is often recommended to interested lay people and prospective patients. This third edition takes into account recent changes in psychotherapy theory, practice and research.

The authors are all psychoanalysts. The first edition arose from the experiences of Dennis Brown and Jonathan Pedder working and teaching together as Consultant Psychotherapists at St Mary's Hospital and Medical School, London.

Genres: Psychology

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

A relief to read a more accessible, informative and realistic book on Psychotherapy and how it relates to clinical practice!
I found this very helpful for my Art Psychotherapy training! My only thought of improvement would be for more detail on Arts Psychotherapies, as the lack of information seems to misrepresent them.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thorough introduction to psychotherapy covering all major modalities: both immensely useful and well-written, giving a clear overview to supplement course readings for trainee therapists. Additionally, this is a great introduction to theoretical concepts and major debates within the field of mental health, which I would recommend to anyone studying any strand of counselling or talking therapy.

[Nauticality · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book. It had words, and information was present. I fear I have a disease of the liver, which prevents me from acting in good humor.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very basic introduction, which does not provide enough depth to be worth the time it takes to read. Instead a much better grounding is to be found in Gabbard's Psychodynamic Psychiatry, where at least by the end you feel like you have more than a lay-person's Wikipedia-level grasp of the topic and feel it was time well spent.