Goldsmiths - University of London

Prof. Windy Dryden

Position held:
Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies

Phone:
+44 (0)20 7919 7280

Email:
w.dryden (@gold.ac.uk)

Address:
31 St James

Office hours:
By arrangement

Windy Dryden is one of the leading practitioners and trainers in the UK in the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) tradition of psychotherapy. He is best known for his work in Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (RECBT), a leading CBT approach. He has been working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy since 1975 and was one of the first people in Britain to be trained in CBT.

He has published 194 books and has trained therapists all over the world, in as diverse places as the UK, Europe, the USA, South Africa, Turkey and Israel.

Academic qualifications

BSc, MSc, PhD DSc

Teaching

Professor Dryden teaches on the MSc RECBT

Areas of supervision

Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Professional development

Writing and giving live demos of RECBT to audiences representing other orientations.

Research interests

Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Selected publications

Number of items: 74.

Article

Dryden, Windy. 2013. On rational beliefs in rational emotive behaviour therapy: A theoretical perspective. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 31(1), pp. 39-48. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. The “ABCs” of REBT I: A preliminary study of errors and confusions in counselling and psychotherapy textbooks. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy , 30, pp. 133-172. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. The “ABCs” of REBT II: A preliminary study of errors and confusions made by REBT therapists. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 30, pp. 173-187. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. The “ABCs” of REBT III: A study of errors and confusions made by Ellis and Joffe Ellis (2011). Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 30, pp. 188-201. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Dealing with procrastination: The REBT approach and a demonstration session. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 30, pp. 264-281. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Flexibility and passionate non-extremism versus absolutism and non-extremism: Teaching the basics of REBT theory and showing its wider applicability. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy , 30(1), pp. 38-51. ISSN 08-94-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Humanistic psychology: Possible ways forward. Self and Society: An International Journal for Humanistic Psychology, 40(1), pp. 26-29. ISSN 0306-0497 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy: Personal reflections on an important development. European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, 14(1), pp. 103-111. ISSN 1364-2537 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and Sabelus, Saskia. 2012. The perceived credibility of two Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy rationales for the treatment of academic procrastination. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy , 30(1), pp. 1-24. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Simpson, Simon D. R. and Dryden, Windy. 2011. Comparison between REBT and Visual/Kinaesthetic Dissociation in the Treatment of Panic Disorder: An Empirical Study. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 29(3), pp. 158-176. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Debidin, M. and Dryden, Windy. 2011. A Systematic Review of the Literature on the Use of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in Criminal Justice Work to Reduce Re-offending. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 29(2), pp. 120-143. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Albert Ellis and rational emotive behavior therapy: A personal reflection. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 29, pp. 211-219. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Elegance in REBT: Reflections on the Ellis and Dryden Sessions with Jane. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 28(3), pp. 157-163. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Bernard, M. E., Froh, J. J., DiGiuseppe, R., Joyce, M. R. and Dryden, Windy. 2010. Albert Ellis: Unsung hero of positive psychology. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 5(4), pp. 302-310. [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Two Rebt Therapists and One Client: Windy Dryden Transcript. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 28(3), pp. 130-140. [Article]

Dryden, Windy, Beal, Don, Jones, Jason and Trower, Peter. 2010. The REBT competency scale for clinical and research applications. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 28, pp. 165-216. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?: Outlining the Approach by Considering the Four Elements of its Name. The Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapist, 13(1), pp. 22-32. ISSN 1354 - 9960 [Article]

Dryden, Windy. 2009. The importance of choice in therapy: From the perspective of a, hopefully flexible, CBT practitioner. European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling, 11(3), pp. 311-322. ISSN 1364-2537 [Article]

Dryden, Windy, Hurton, Nicola, Malki, Debbie, Manias, Payanota and Williams, Katie. 2008. Patients' doubts, reservations and objections to the ABC's of REBT and their application. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 26(2), pp. 63-88. ISSN 0894-9085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and David, Daniel. 2008. Rational emotive behaviour therapy: Current Status. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, 22(3), pp. 195-209. ISSN 0889-8391 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and Still, A.. 2007. Rationality and the Shoulds. Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 37(1), pp. 1-23. ISSN 00218308 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and Still, A.. 2006. Historical Aspects of Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance in Psychotherapy. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 24 (1), pp. 3-28. ISSN 08949085 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and Still, A.. 2004. The social psychology of "pseudoscience": A brief history. Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 34(3), pp. 265-290. ISSN 00218308 [Article]

Dryden, Windy and Still, A.. 2003. Ellis and Epictetus: Dialogue vs. method in psychotherapy. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 21(1), pp. 37-55. ISSN 08949085 [Article]

Book

Dryden, Windy. 2013. Coping with Guilt. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-137-6 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2013. The ABCs of REBT Revisited: Perspectives on Conceptualization. New York: Springer. ISBN 978-1-4614-5734-3 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. How to Come Out of Your Comfort Zone. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-136-9 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Transforming eight deadly emotions into healthy ones. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-134-5 [Book]

Still, Arthur and Dryden, Windy. 2012. The historical and philosophical context of rational psychotherapy. London: Karnac Books. ISBN 978-1-78049-023-6 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Coping with manipulation: When others blame you for their feelings. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-135-2 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Understanding Psychological Health: The REBT Perspective. Hove: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-56635-3 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Manage Anxiety Through CBT: Teach Yourself. London: Hodder Education. ISBN 9781444102215 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Be Your Own CBT Therapist: Teach Yourself. London: Hodder Education. ISBN 9781444117172 [Book]

Neenan, Michael and Dryden, Windy. 2011. Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell 2nd Edition. London: Sage . ISBN 9780857023384 [Book]

Trower, P., Jones, J., Dryden, Windy and Casey, A.. 2011. Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling in Action 2nd Edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN 9781849201940 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. Counselling in a Nutshell. 2nd edition. London: Sage. ISBN 978-0-85702-115-1 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. First Steps in Using REBT in Life Coaching. New York: Albert Ellis Institute. ISBN 978-0-98326960-1 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2011. How to Develop Inner Strength. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-133-8 [Book]

Neenan, Michael and Dryden, Windy. 2011. Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in a Nutshell 2nd Edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN 9780857023322 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Counselling in a Nutshell 2nd edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN 9780857021151 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Dealing with Clients’ Emotional Problems in Life Coaching. Hove: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-58685-6 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Coping with life's challenges: moving on from adversity. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-098-0 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. Strange, but rational. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books. ISBN 978-1-90625-427-8 [Book]

Dryden, Windy, DiGiuseppe, Ray and Neenan, Michael. 2010. A primer on rational emotive behaviour therapy. Champaign, Illinois: Research Press . ISBN 978-0-87822-636-8 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2009. How to think and intervene like an REBT therapist. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-48795-5 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2009. Self-discipline: How to get it and how to keep it. London: Sheldon Press. ISBN 978-1-84709-086-7 [Book]

Dryden, Windy and Branch, Rhena. 2008. The cognitive behaviour counselling primer. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books. ISBN 978 1 898059 86 8 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2008. Understanding emotional problems: the REBT perspective. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-48197-7 [Book]

Dryden, Windy. 2008. Rational emotive behaviour therapy: distinctive features. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-43086-9 [Book]

Book Section

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). In: Windy Dryden, ed. Cognitive Behavior Therapies. London: Sage, pp. 189-215. ISBN 978-0-85702-119-9 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Adapting CBT to a broad clientele. In: Windy Dryden and Rhena Branch, eds. The CBT Handbook. London: Sage, pp. 214-230. ISBN 978-1-84920-552-8 [Book Section]

Bond, Tim and Dryden, Windy. 2012. Ethical principles for CBT practitioners. In: Windy Dryden and Rhena Branch, eds. The CBT Handbook. London: Sage, pp. 399-420. ISBN 978-1-84920-552-8 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. Rational emotive behaviour therapy. In: C. Feltham and I. Horton, eds. The Sage Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage, pp. 298-301. ISBN 978-0-875702-326-1 [Book Section]

Branch, Rhena and Dryden, Windy. 2012. Supervision of CBT therapists. In: Windy Dryden and Rhena Branch, eds. The CBT Handbook. London: Sage, pp. 439-458. ISBN 978-1-84920-552-8 [Book Section]

Neenan, Michael and Dryden, Windy. 2012. Understanding and developing resilience. In: Michael Neenan and Stephen Palmer, eds. Cognitive behavioural coaching in practice. Hove: Routledge, pp. 133-152. ISBN 978-0-415-47263-0 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2012. The therapeutic relationship in CBT. In: Windy Dryden and Rhena Branch, eds. The CBT Handbook. London: Sage , pp. 83-100. ISBN 978-1-84920-552-8 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2010. What can CBT therapists and other psychotherapists learn from one another? In: Del Loewenthal and Richard House, eds. Critically Engaging CBT. Maidenhead: Open University Press, pp. 160-175. ISBN 978-03323829-3 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2008. Tailoring your counselling approach to different clients. In: Windy Dryden and Andrew Reeves, eds. Key Issues for Counselling in Action. London: Sage, pp. 117-131. ISBN 978-1-429-4699-5 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2008. The therapeutic alliance as an integrating framework. In: Windy Dryden and Andrew Reeves, eds. Key Issues for Counselling in Action. London: Sage, pp. 1-17. ISBN : 978-1-429-4699-5 [Book Section]

Dryden, Windy. 2008. The very first contact with people enquiring about or seeking counselling. In: Windy Dryden and Andrew Reeves, eds. Key Issues for Counselling in Action. London: Sage, pp. 21-36. ISBN 978-1-429-4699-5 [Book Section]

Edited Book

Dryden, Windy, ed. 2012. Cognitive Behaviour Therapies. London: Sage. ISBN 978-0-85702-119-9 [Edited Book]

Dryden, Windy and Branch, Rhena, eds. 2012. The CBT Handbook. London: Sage. ISBN 978-1-84920-552-8 [Edited Book]

Dryden, Windy and Reeves, Andrew, eds. 2008. Key Issues for Counselling in Action. London: SAGE. ISBN 978-1-429-4699-5 [Edited Book]

Bond, Frank W. and Dryden, Windy, eds. 2002. Handbook of Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Chichester: Wiley. ISBN 978-0-471-49107-1 [Edited Book]

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