“A clinician’s guide that does just that—no matter where you are in terms of experience of working with people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you will find helpful ideas and pointers to guide your understanding and practice. If you’re new to working with OCD, this book has all you need to get started...and if you’re an experienced clinician there’s a wealth of new ideas to refine your expertise. Van Niekerk draws together the most salient aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in its various forms to provide a concise overview of good practice in the treatment of OCD. I like the combination of theory, clinical examples, and practical advice. A great addition to the therapist’s shelf!”
—Elizabeth Forrester, PsychD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, consultant clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD with an independent practice in London, UK; and author of How to Deal with OCD
~Elizabeth Forrester, PsychD, CPsychol, AFBPsS
“A Clinician’s Guide to Treating OCD by Jan van Niekerk is a clear, readable, and comprehensive guide to current empirically based assessments, conceptions, and treatments for OCD. Each treatment is presented concisely and critically, with all its subtleties and distinctiveness accurately conveyed and amply illustrated through the eyes of a seasoned scholar of the field who is also a master clinician. A must-read, up-to-date guide for clinicians, academics, and students alike.”
—Kieron O’Connor, PhD, MPhil, CPsychol, AFBPsS, FCPA, director of the OCD Spectrum Study Centre at the University Institute of Mental Health at Montreal, and full professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Montreal
~Kieron O’Connor, PhD, MPhil, CPsychol, AFBPsS, FCPA
“This highly engaging text guides clinicians through five of the most empirically supported psychotherapies for OCD. Each intervention is described in a manner accessible to novice clinicians yet provides insights that seasoned therapists will learn from. A wealth of case examples, transcripts, and worksheets makes this a practical and helpful guide for treating OCD.”
—Robert Hindman, PhD, faculty at the Beck Institute
~Robert Hindman, PhD