How to Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O’Kane - Self-Help & Mental Health - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008378301
Publisher: HQ (HarperCollins)

Overview:
How to Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O'Kane is a bestselling self-help paperback that distils years of clinical psychotherapy experience into short, practical daily exercises. Written by a former NHS Clinical Lead, it targets the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm of modern life with evidence-based tools usable in as little as ten minutes a day. Rather than replacing professional therapy, it offers an accessible starting point for readers wanting to understand their own mind, break unhelpful habits, and build genuine emotional resilience without waiting for an appointment.

About the Book:
Owen O'Kane draws on more than two decades as a psychotherapist to distil the core principles of therapy into bite-sized, actionable techniques anyone can use without booking a session. The book is structured around smart, short exercises designed to fit into a busy day, from quick mental resets to habit-reframing tools that help dismantle negative thought spirals before they take hold. O'Kane's tone is warm and direct, translating cognitive behavioural and mindfulness principles into plain language that feels like a conversation with a trusted friend rather than a clinical manual. Real-life scenarios run throughout, covering workplace pressure, relationship friction, low mood, and the low-grade anxiety many readers recognise but rarely address. Each chapter builds toward a simple aim: helping readers notice their patterns and choose a different response in the moment. It suits readers who feel they don't have the time or money for weekly therapy but still want meaningful change. The techniques are grounded in established therapeutic frameworks, yet presented so plainly that no prior knowledge of psychology is required. What sets this book apart is its insistence on brevity and repeatability, offering a toolkit readers can dip into whenever stress strikes, rather than a one-off read.

Key Benefits:

• Delivers therapist-approved techniques for managing stress and anxiety in just minutes a day.
• Written by a former NHS Clinical Lead with over 25 years of psychotherapy experience.
• Breaks down complex psychological concepts into clear, jargon-free, actionable steps.
• Ideal for busy readers who want real change without committing to ongoing therapy.
• Makes a thoughtful, supportive gift for anyone managing stress, anxiety or low mood.

About the Author:
Owen O'Kane is a psychotherapist and former NHS Clinical Lead with dual medical and psychotherapy training and over 25 years of clinical experience. He is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Ten to Zen and Addicted to Anxiety, and has built a reputation for translating complex psychological ideas into practical, everyday language. O'Kane has featured in national media discussing mental health, focusing on helping ordinary people build resilience without unnecessary complexity or jargon.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Compassionate, no-nonsense and genuinely practical, this paperback turns therapy principles into tools you can use today. It's perfect for anyone seeking calmer days, better habits and lasting resilience.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK edition with UK ISBN 9780008378301.