Many people who think about having CBT with a therapist do not really know what to expect. This book gives an insider's view about how CBT actually works session by session and is written by authors who have worked in the field of CBT for a combined total of thirty years. This book can act as a valuable companion to those individuals who are on a waiting list to have CBT so that they can prepare themselves before they have their sessions and make the best use of their therapy when they actually have it. Major CBT points and CBT dialogue are explained fully in this book which is set out in an easy to read manner. There are numerous CBT worksheets included in this book, so it is possible for people having therapy to complete worksheets when they complete their therapy, and to keep all of their records in one safe place. Links to online assessments are offered within this book so that readers can find out where their distress is focussed more and monitor their progress as they work their way through their CBT sessions. Readers can use results of online assessments to decide on what areas they would like to concentrate most to make the best use of their valuable time with their CBT therapist. CBT therapists in training will also find this book invaluable as they progress through many of the complex ideas that they will be presented with in their training.