Where to start

If you are not sure, these three are the ones we most often recommend first.

A note on care. These books are a considered starting point and a good companion to therapy, but they are not a substitute for individual professional care. If you are struggling, please reach out. Find a practitioner through the Institute of Applied Psychology, or contact your GP or local mental health service.

Reading lists

Not sure what to read next?

We send occasional curated reading lists for readers, by subject.