Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

This book examines the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with cognitive behavioural therapy. Tailored for mental health professionals, it offers evidence-based strategies and ethical frameworks for the potential adoption of AI in therapeutic practice.

Designed for readers with little or no understanding of AI, this book explores key concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning, in accessible ways, while demonstrating their potential applications in cognitive behavioural therapy. It addresses pressing ethical considerations, including algorithmic bias, data security, and the responsible integration of AI in mental health care. By balancing innovation with ethical rigour, this resource empowers readers to understand innovative approaches while maintaining the integrity of their practice.

This is an essential guide for clinical psychologists, counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists, educators, and researchers who want to explore the application of AI in cognitive behavioural therapy and stay at the forefront of therapeutic research and practice.

Dr. Olive K. L. Woo, PsyD, is a licenced clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experiences in public settings. She is recognised as an associate fellow in Hong Kong Psychological Society and a fellow in Thanatology with the Association for Death Education and Counseling in the US. Olive has been serving as Honorary Clinical Supervisor at both the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she contributes her expertise to the development of future psychologists. In her clinical practice, she works across both psychiatric and medical settings, employing cognitive behavioural therapy and digital interventions to provide cutting-edge therapeutic support. Olive is the author of the book, DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth, and the guidebook, Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals. She is also the founder of the evidence-based psychological intervention, Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish-Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT®). She has authored peer-reviewed publications and has gained media coverage for her research.