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The Only Cure

Freud and the Neuroscience of Mental Healing

by Mark Solms ...

'Wide-ranging and engrossing . . . Wonderfully witty and lucid' Raymond Tallis, GUARDIAN'Refreshing . . . Solms makes his case interestingly, sincerely and with passion' SUNDAY TIMES'Extraordinary on so many levels' BRIAN ENO'Brilliant, determined, scrupulous, tactful' OLIVER SACKSOnce dismissed as unscientific, psychoanalytic therapy is proving to be among our most effecti... ... Read more

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'Wide-ranging and engrossing . . . Wonderfully witty and lucid' Raymond Tallis, GUARDIAN'Refreshing . . . Solms makes his case interestingly, sincerely and with passion' SUNDAY TIMES'Extraordinary on so many levels' BRIAN ENO'Brilliant, determined, scrupulous, tactful' OLIVER SACKSOnce dismissed as unscientific, psychoanalytic therapy is proving to be among our most effecti...
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In Her Defence

The NEW Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, February 2026. A dark and gripping courtroom drama for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ripley

by Philippa Malicka ...

***A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 2026***THE STUNNING DEBUT NOVEL FROM A NEW STAR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE'So, so, so good! You don't know what's real and you don't know who to trust. I couldn't put it down . . . you're going to lose your mind over it' REESE WITHERSPOON'A gripping courtroom drama I absolutely inhaled'GRAZIA'A courtroom drama with the pulse of a thriller . . . kept me gripped from page ... Read more

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***A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 2026***THE STUNNING DEBUT NOVEL FROM A NEW STAR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE'So, so, so good! You don't know what's real and you don't know who to trust. I couldn't put it down . . . you're going to lose your mind over it' REESE WITHERSPOON'A gripping courtroom drama I absolutely inhaled'GRAZIA'A courtroom drama with the pulse of a thriller . . . kept me gripped from page
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The Examined Life

How We Lose and Find Ourselves

by Stephen Grosz ...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**This book is about learning to live.Echoing Socrates' statement that the unexamined life not worth living, psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz draws on his twenty-five years of work and more than 50,000 hours of conversations to form a collection of beautifully rendered tales that illuminate the human experience.These are stories about everyday lives: from a woman who finds ... Read more

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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**This book is about learning to live.Echoing Socrates' statement that the unexamined life not worth living, psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz draws on his twenty-five years of work and more than 50,000 hours of conversations to form a collection of beautifully rendered tales that illuminate the human experience.These are stories about everyday lives: from a woman who finds
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Being There

Why Prioritising Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters

by Erica Komisar ...

A powerful look at the importance of a mother’s presence in the first years of life.‘A beautiful reminder to slow down and prioritise connection. A must-read for every mother seeking emotional security over all.’ KOURTNEY KARDASHIANIn this important and conversation-starting book, psychoanalyst and parent coach Erica Komisar offers a provocative and compelling premise: a mother's emotional and ... Read more

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A powerful look at the importance of a mother’s presence in the first years of life.‘A beautiful reminder to slow down and prioritise connection. A must-read for every mother seeking emotional security over all.’ KOURTNEY KARDASHIANIn this important and conversation-starting book, psychoanalyst and parent coach Erica Komisar offers a provocative and compelling premise: a mother's emotional and
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On Giving Up

by Adam Phillips ...

'A wise, generous book' Washington PostFrom acclaimed psychoanalyst Adam Phillips, a meditation on what we must give up to feel more alive.To give up or not to give up?The question can feel inescapable but the answer is never simple.Giving up our supposed vices is one thing; giving up on life itself is quite another. One form of self-sacrifice feels positive, something to admire and aspire to, ... Read more

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'A wise, generous book' Washington PostFrom acclaimed psychoanalyst Adam Phillips, a meditation on what we must give up to feel more alive.To give up or not to give up?The question can feel inescapable but the answer is never simple.Giving up our supposed vices is one thing; giving up on life itself is quite another. One form of self-sacrifice feels positive, something to admire and aspire to,
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The Unconscious at Work

A Tavistock Approach to Making Sense of Organizational Life

Edited by Anton Obholzer, Vega Zagier Roberts ...

Why do our organizations so often seem to be less than the sum of their parts? What undermines effectiveness and morale, and gets in the way of achieving what we set out to do?The Unconscious at Work, Second Editiondraws on a body of thinking and practice which has developed over the past 70 years, often referred to as 'the Tavistock approach' or 'systems-psychodynamics'. All the contributors are ... Read more

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Why do our organizations so often seem to be less than the sum of their parts? What undermines effectiveness and morale, and gets in the way of achieving what we set out to do?The Unconscious at Work, Second Editiondraws on a body of thinking and practice which has developed over the past 70 years, often referred to as 'the Tavistock approach' or 'systems-psychodynamics'. All the contributors are
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Freud's Models of the Mind

An Introduction

by Christopher Dare, Anna Ursula Dreher, Alex Holder, Joseph Sandler ...

Series series The Psychoanalytic Monograph Series
The authors succeed in putting Freud's models of the mind into a historical and developmental framework and show the complexity of his thinking on the relationship between the conscious and unconscious mind. ... Read more

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The authors succeed in putting Freud's models of the mind into a historical and developmental framework and show the complexity of his thinking on the relationship between the conscious and unconscious mind.
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Mentalizing and Epistemic Trust

The work of Peter Fonagy and colleagues at the Anna Freud Centre

by Robbie Duschinsky, Sarah Foster ...

This is an open access title available under the terms of a [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International] licence. It is free to read at Oxford Clinical Psychology Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. The theory of mentalizing and epistemic trust introduced by Peter Fonagy and colleagues at the Anna Freud Centre has been an important perspective on mental health ... Read more

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This is an open access title available under the terms of a [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International] licence. It is free to read at Oxford Clinical Psychology Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. The theory of mentalizing and epistemic trust introduced by Peter Fonagy and colleagues at the Anna Freud Centre has been an important perspective on mental health
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On Kissing, Tickling, and Being Bored

Psychoanalytic Essays on the Unexamined Life

by Adam Phillips ...

In a style that is writerly and audacious, Adam Phillips takes up a variety of seemingly ordinary subjects underinvestigated by psychoanalysis--kissing, worrying, risk, solitude, composure, even farting as it relates to worrying.He argues that psychoanalysis began as a virtuoso improvisation within the science of medicine, but that virtuosity has given way to the dream of science that only the ... Read more

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In a style that is writerly and audacious, Adam Phillips takes up a variety of seemingly ordinary subjects underinvestigated by psychoanalysis--kissing, worrying, risk, solitude, composure, even farting as it relates to worrying.He argues that psychoanalysis began as a virtuoso improvisation within the science of medicine, but that virtuosity has given way to the dream of science that only the
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Learning from Experience

Guidebook for Clinicians

by Marilyn Charles ...

An important task facing all clinicians, and especially challenging for younger, less experienced clinicians, is to come to know oneself sufficiently to be able to register the patient's experience in useful and progressively deeper ways. In an effort to aid younger clinicians in the daily struggle to "know thyself," Marilyn Charles turns to key ideas that have facilitated her own clinical work ... Read more

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An important task facing all clinicians, and especially challenging for younger, less experienced clinicians, is to come to know oneself sufficiently to be able to register the patient's experience in useful and progressively deeper ways. In an effort to aid younger clinicians in the daily struggle to "know thyself," Marilyn Charles turns to key ideas that have facilitated her own clinical work
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Staying Sane

by Raj Persaud ...

How often do we hear ourselves say, 'I can't cope', 'I'm going mad', 'I'm losing my mind'? Despite the wall-to-wall advice on offer to us today, how often do we struggle to maintain a healthy mental attitude in the face of seemingly endless pressure?Now, in this groundbreaking work, the eminent psychiatrist and broadcaster, Dr Raj Persaud, confronts crucial issues - such as emotional intelligence ... Read more

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How often do we hear ourselves say, 'I can't cope', 'I'm going mad', 'I'm losing my mind'? Despite the wall-to-wall advice on offer to us today, how often do we struggle to maintain a healthy mental attitude in the face of seemingly endless pressure?Now, in this groundbreaking work, the eminent psychiatrist and broadcaster, Dr Raj Persaud, confronts crucial issues - such as emotional intelligence
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New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy

Relational Ground, Authentic Self

by Daisy Anne Reese, Peter H. Cole ...

Gestalt therapists often work with groups. Group therapists from a variety of theoretical orientations frequently incorporate insights and methodology from gestalt therapy. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy: Relational Ground, Authentic Self was written with particular attention to both gestalt and group work specialists in providing a comprehensive reference for the practice of group ... Read more

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Gestalt therapists often work with groups. Group therapists from a variety of theoretical orientations frequently incorporate insights and methodology from gestalt therapy. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy: Relational Ground, Authentic Self was written with particular attention to both gestalt and group work specialists in providing a comprehensive reference for the practice of group
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Mindfulness-Informed Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

Inquiring Deeply

by Marjorie Schuman ...

Mindfulness-Informed Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: Inquiring Deeply provides a refreshing new look at the emerging field of Buddhist-informed psychotherapy.Marjorie Schuman presents a cogent framework which engages the patient at the levels ofnarrative, affective regulation, and psychodynamic understanding. Blending knowledgeof contemporary psychoanalysis with the wisdom of Buddhist ... Read more

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Mindfulness-Informed Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: Inquiring Deeply provides a refreshing new look at the emerging field of Buddhist-informed psychotherapy.Marjorie Schuman presents a cogent framework which engages the patient at the levels ofnarrative, affective regulation, and psychodynamic understanding. Blending knowledgeof contemporary psychoanalysis with the wisdom of Buddhist
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Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories

by Joseph Palombo, Harold K. Bendicsen, Barry J. Koch ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
As the foundational theory of modern psychological practice, psychoanalysis and its attendant assumptions predominated well through most of the twentieth century. The influence of psychoanalytic theories of development was profound and still resonates in the thinking and practice of today’s mental health professionals. Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories provides a succinct and reliable ... Read more

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As the foundational theory of modern psychological practice, psychoanalysis and its attendant assumptions predominated well through most of the twentieth century. The influence of psychoanalytic theories of development was profound and still resonates in the thinking and practice of today’s mental health professionals. Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories provides a succinct and reliable
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Selected Writings

by Wilhelm Reich ...

For readers unfamiliar with Wilhelm Reich's literature who are looking for that first book to read, we highly recommend Selected Writings - An Introduction to Orgonomy. First published in 1960.This selection of writings from the works of Wilhelm Reich is presented as an introduction to the science of Orgonomy, and includes key chapters from Ether, God and Devil, The Function of the Orgasm, ... Read more

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For readers unfamiliar with Wilhelm Reich's literature who are looking for that first book to read, we highly recommend Selected Writings - An Introduction to Orgonomy. First published in 1960.This selection of writings from the works of Wilhelm Reich is presented as an introduction to the science of Orgonomy, and includes key chapters from Ether, God and Devil, The Function of the Orgasm,
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The Personal Development Group

The Student's Guide

by Chris Rose ...

The personal development group plays a key part in counselling and psychotherapy training, and this book offers an insight into how it works and how to make best use of it. Taking the perspective of the student, it charts the course of the group through various stages, dealing with fundamental themes such as conflict, authority, difference and defences.The Personal Development Group has a dual ... Read more

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The personal development group plays a key part in counselling and psychotherapy training, and this book offers an insight into how it works and how to make best use of it. Taking the perspective of the student, it charts the course of the group through various stages, dealing with fundamental themes such as conflict, authority, difference and defences.The Personal Development Group has a dual
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What Women Want

Conversations on Desire, Power, Love and Growth

by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung ...

'Full of wisdom and insight ... I cannot recommend it enough' Julia Samuel'Brilliant' Katy Hessel'Fascinating ... a valuable contribution to a wider debate about how women are permitted to own and express their desires' GuardianFrom a young bride-to-be struggling to accept her sexuality, to a mother grappling with questions of identity and belonging, and a pensioner falling in love for the first ... Read more

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'Full of wisdom and insight ... I cannot recommend it enough' Julia Samuel'Brilliant' Katy Hessel'Fascinating ... a valuable contribution to a wider debate about how women are permitted to own and express their desires' GuardianFrom a young bride-to-be struggling to accept her sexuality, to a mother grappling with questions of identity and belonging, and a pensioner falling in love for the first
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Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis

Defining terms and building bridges

Edited by Marilyn Charles ...

This book provides a clear introduction to the main contemporary psychoanalytic theoretical perspectives. Psychoanalysis is often thought of as an obscure and outdated method, and yet those familiar with it recognize the profound value of psychoanalytic theory and technique. Part of the obscurity may come from psychoanalytic language itself, which is often impenetrable. The complexity of the ... Read more

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This book provides a clear introduction to the main contemporary psychoanalytic theoretical perspectives. Psychoanalysis is often thought of as an obscure and outdated method, and yet those familiar with it recognize the profound value of psychoanalytic theory and technique. Part of the obscurity may come from psychoanalytic language itself, which is often impenetrable. The complexity of the
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Understanding Freud: Flash

by Ruth Snowden ...

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Understanding Freud is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to the life and work of Sigmund Freud. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover Freud's model of the mind, learn about his theory of psychosexual development and find ... Read more

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The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Understanding Freud is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to the life and work of Sigmund Freud. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover Freud's model of the mind, learn about his theory of psychosexual development and find
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The Interpretation of Murder

The Richard and Judy Bestseller

by Jed Rubenfeld ...

THE INTERPRETATION OF MURDER is an inventive tour de force inspired by Sigmund Freud's 1909 visit to America, accompanied by protégé and rival Carl Jung. When a wealthy young debutante is discovered bound, whipped and strangled in a luxurious apartment overlooking the city, and another society beauty narrowly escapes the same fate, the mayor of New York calls upon Freud to use his revolutionary ... Read more

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THE INTERPRETATION OF MURDER is an inventive tour de force inspired by Sigmund Freud's 1909 visit to America, accompanied by protégé and rival Carl Jung. When a wealthy young debutante is discovered bound, whipped and strangled in a luxurious apartment overlooking the city, and another society beauty narrowly escapes the same fate, the mayor of New York calls upon Freud to use his revolutionary
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I'm Ok, You're Ok

A practical guide to Transactional Analysis

by Thomas Harris ...

This practical guide to Transactional Analysis is a unique approach to your problems.Hundreds of thousands of people have found this phenomenal breakthrough in psychotherapy a turning point in their lives.In sensible, non-technical language Thomas A Harris explains how to gain control of yourself, your relationships and your future - no matter what happened in the past. ... Read more

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This practical guide to Transactional Analysis is a unique approach to your problems.Hundreds of thousands of people have found this phenomenal breakthrough in psychotherapy a turning point in their lives.In sensible, non-technical language Thomas A Harris explains how to gain control of yourself, your relationships and your future - no matter what happened in the past.
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Is It Ever Just Sex?

by Darian Leader ...

‘Insanely readable! I loved it’ Slavoj ŽižekA delightfully thought-provoking study of why we have sex, from award-winning psychoanalyst Darian Leader‘It was just sex…’It’s a familiar claim. But it’s also an impossibility, as Darian Leader shows in this delightfully thought-provoking study.Our bodies aren’t just sticks that make fire when you rub them together, and our minds don’t simply stand by – ... Read more

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‘Insanely readable! I loved it’ Slavoj ŽižekA delightfully thought-provoking study of why we have sex, from award-winning psychoanalyst Darian Leader‘It was just sex…’It’s a familiar claim. But it’s also an impossibility, as Darian Leader shows in this delightfully thought-provoking study.Our bodies aren’t just sticks that make fire when you rub them together, and our minds don’t simply stand by –
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Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners

by Sigmund Freud ...

According to Wikipedia: "Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 September 23, 1939), was an Austrian neurologist who founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology.[1] Freud is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind and the defense mechanism of repression and for creating the clinical practice of psychoanalysis for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 September 23, 1939), was an Austrian neurologist who founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology.[1] Freud is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind and the defense mechanism of repression and for creating the clinical practice of psychoanalysis for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.
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A Book of Secrets

Finding comfort in a complex world THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

by Derren Brown ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Enlightening, thought-provoking and illuminating. Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all.'ELIZABETH DAYIn A Book of Secrets, the star of 'Showman', and internationally bestselling author, Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find life's most lasting rewards.<... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Enlightening, thought-provoking and illuminating. Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all.'ELIZABETH DAYIn A Book of Secrets, the star of 'Showman', and internationally bestselling author, Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find life's most lasting rewards.<...
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