The pursuit of happiness: it's good to talk... or is it? - The Diigo Meta page

• 17 Jul 08
  

  Arne Løining

  The belief that cognitive behaviour therapy is the most effective way of treating depression is wrong, claim leading psychotherapists.

  health psychology

  • , the focus on CBT was not logical.
  • "It is scientifically irresponsible to continue to imply and act as though CBT is more effective, as has been done in justifying the expenditure of £173m to train CBT therapists throughout England," he said. "Such claims harm the public by restricting patient choice and discourage some psychologically distressed people from seeking treatment."
  • CBT, argued Professor Cooper and his colleagues, can sometimes just amount to putting a "sticking plaster" on problems rather than getting to the root causes of an individual's depression
  • some clients prefer an approach to counselling where the focus is on helping you explore and understand yourself. The outcome is that you make choices that move your life in new, more meaningful and personally satisfying directions.
  • "Other clients prefer the therapist to take the lead in teaching you particular cognitive and behavioural skills, such as how to think. Since both work about equally well, it is important both be available to the public."

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