A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy 1st Edition

A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy (1st Edition) by Elizabeth Ruth and James Spiers is an indispensable resource for practitioners working in primary care, community mental health and NHS IAPT services. Clear, practical and grounded in evidence, this guide puts everyday clinical skills into immediate practice for those delivering low intensity psychological interventions.

Begin with concise, accessible explanations of core principles and the stepped-care model, then move into hands-on strategies for assessment, formulation and brief intervention. Written for trainees, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), counsellors and allied health professionals, the book demystifies techniques such as guided self-help, behavioral activation and brief CBT adaptations so you can confidently structure sessions and measure progress.

Realistic case examples and pragmatic tips show how to adapt therapy for diverse client groups and busy community settings, helping you improve engagement and outcomes. Readers will gain confidence in session planning, risk management and collaborative working with GPs and multidisciplinary teams—making it highly relevant for UK-based services and international practitioners seeking scalable, low intensity approaches.

If you want a straightforward, clinically focused manual that bridges theory and practice, this edition delivers. Practical, immediately usable and professionally written, it’s a smart investment for anyone aiming to enhance low intensity therapy skills and client care. Add this authoritative resource to your professional library and start transforming brief interventions into lasting results.

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