The clinical experience of cognitive therapies is adding to the understanding of emotional disorders. Based on clinical experience and evidence, this groundbreaking book represents a development of cognitive therapy through the concept of metacognition. It provides guidelines for innovative treatments of emotional disorders and goes on to offer conceptual arguments for the future development of cognitive therapy. Offers a new concept in cognitive therapy and guidelines for innovative treatment. Clinically grounded, based on a thorough understanding of cognitive therapies in practice. Written by a recognized authority and established author.

"...Hats off to Dr Wells!..." (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Vol.31, No.3, 20002)

"…I strongly encourage you to read or dip into sections of this book…a researcher’s and clinicians delight…" (British Journal of Clinical Psychology, March 2003)

Adrian Wells, University of Manchester, UK.