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A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy versus cognitive psychodynamic therapy for depression.

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Title: A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy versus cognitive psychodynamic therapy for depression.
Authors: Ward, Tony (AUTHOR), Walters, Daisy (AUTHOR), Thomas, Zoe (AUTHOR)
Source: Counselling Psychology Review. Feb2026, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p4-15. 12p.
Subjects: Cognitive therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Treatment effectiveness, Randomized controlled trials, Counseling, Mental depression
Abstract: Background: This study set out to compare an integrative approach to therapy based on cognitive and psychodynamic principles with traditional cognitive behaviour therapy. Methods: 39 clients presenting to a university research clinic and meeting DSM V criteria for depression were randomly assigned to either cognitive psychodynamic or cognitive behavioural therapy with the PHQ9 scale used as the primary outcome measure. Findings: Both therapies resulted in significant reductions in PHQ9 scores from before to after therapy, and the magnitude of reduction was equivalent. Discussion: Cognitive psychodynamic therapy has equivalent efficacy to cognitive behaviour therapy and may be advantageous for clients where the roots of their depression are in early development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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