Reviews
“I absolutely loved The Armchair Therapist by Dave Brain. What I enjoyed most was how it genuinely felt like I was sitting in the therapy room, listening in on real conversations and getting a glimpse into the thoughts, emotions and experiences that come up in therapy.
It was incredibly engaging, relatable and, surprisingly, really funny! Dave Brain has a brilliant way of bringing humour into situations that can otherwise feel quite serious, which made the book such an enjoyable read.
There were moments where I found myself laughing, but also moments that made me stop and reflect. It felt very personal and immersive, almost as though I was actually there in the therapy room.It also reminded me why I wanted to become a therapist and what each session brings.”
- Sarah
“Do you love an online quiz? Do you remember fighting fantasy game books? If you do you’ll love this book.
Dave Bain combines a gentle foray into self exploration with him alongside as your therapist with the fun of an online quiz, with no catch at the end.
He does it with humour and humility whilst addressing some of the great myths of therapy. Do not be fooled, this light and refreshing take on psychotherapy comes from extensive experience and education as a psychotherapist and educator.
It includes some great exercises and imagery. My only caveat is that the printing of pictures and diagrams was a little grey.
A brilliant foray into understanding the process of therapy through a transpersonal, integrative lens. A must for trans personal counselling and psychotherapy students and those curious about the myths surrounding threapy and therapists. A tool for learning and reflection.”
Fiona, Therapist (Amazon verified)