“There is nothing out there like this, it is set to be the defining text to support developments in this important and fast-moving area." 

Dr Peter Pearce, Director of Clinical Training, Metanoia Institute, London, UK 

“This is an important book, relevant to everyone in the field of psychological healthcare practice and training, so as a community we can maximise the benefits and minimise the risks, as digital capabilities continue to evolve.”

Dr Neil Ralph, Deputy Director of Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England, and Honorary Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, UCL, UK 

“This book… is a must-read for novice and seasoned therapists alike wishing to broaden their digital competencies and improve client care.” 

Dr Olga Luzon, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Psychological Digital Practice: The Basics and Beyond is the essential guide for psychological practitioners seeking to deliver effective, ethical and safe digital care. Ideal for counselling and psychotherapy students seeking a solid foundation in digital interventions, as well as for established practitioners adapting to online settings, this book blends theory with practical guidance to ensure a confident approach to digital practice across different levels of delivery. 

Inside, you’ll find:

• Inclusive strategies to help build digital competence 
• Insights into informal contexts where interventions can first occur
• Case studies and interactive worksheets that encourage reflection and skill-building 

With a unique mix of clinical, research and industry digital expertise, the editors provide timely support for both new and experienced therapists aiming to excel in online assessment, intervention and evaluation. Informed by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Digital Mental Health Skills Competency Framework from the Division of Clinical Psychology, Psychological Digital Practice is the essential companion to navigating the digital therapeutic landscape, taking readers on a journey from the basics to beyond.

Dr Helen Pote is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of Clinical Programmes at Royal Holloway, UK. With over 25 years’ experience training psychological practitioners and working as a clinical psychologist with families in-person and online. She chairs the Digital Healthcare Committee for the British Psychological Society (Clinical Division) and co-authored their eLearning on digital mental health.

Dr Sarah Campbell is a psychologist, coach and digital health entrepreneur, with over 15 years’ experience in wellbeing, personal and professional development. She co-founded the wellbeing app ‘87%’ and is founder and CEO of Play Well For Life, which transforms lives using game-based learning, following the development of an emotion regulation intervention within her PhD.

Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins is a clinical psychologist and CBT therapist. She is co-founder of NeuroDiverse Online, an online clinic for neurodevelopmental conditions and as Secretary of the British Psychological Society’s Digital Healthcare Committee, she co-authored their eLearning on digital mental health.