Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-211) and index.

What is schizophrenia? Evidence for therapies in schizophrenia The therapeutic relationship Assessment Individualized case formulation and treatment planning Orienting the client to treatment Psychoeducation and normalisation Formulating and intervening with delusions Formulating and intervening with hallucinations Thought interference, passivity phenomena & formal thought disorder Negative symptoms Comorbid conditions Early intervention, relapse prevention and finishing therapy Difficulties in treatment Appendix 1: Health of the nation outcome scales Appendix 2: Psychotic symptoms rating scales Appendix 3: Therapy of psychosis rating scale Appendix 4: Relevant self-help material 'Cognitive therapy for psychosis' 'Understanding voices' 'Understanding how others think' 'Getting motivated' 'What's happening to me?' Appendix 5: Formulation sheet and diaries Making sense Delusions of reference Thought broadcasting Voices.