In this episode, Steph Curnow speaks with Fran Brady and Rachel Witkin about their paper, A phased approach for using CBT with adult survivors of human trafficking, published in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. The discussion explores why the paper was developed, highlighting the significant gaps in access to mental health care for survivors of human trafficking and the risks when trafficking experiences go unrecognised in clinical settings. Fran and Rachel emphasise that trafficking is often hidden in plain sight and more common than many realise, with survivors frequently remaining vulnerable to further exploitation.

The authors outline a three-phase model of care, focusing on establishing safety, remembrance and supporting reconnection and recovery. They also stress the importance of building trust through approaches such as bridging referrals, and reflect on the emotional impact of this work, highlighting the need for strong support systems for clinicians.

Resources:

Read the full paper here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-cognitive-behaviour-therapist/article/phased-approach-for-using-cbt-with-adult-survivors-of-human-trafficking/C9701086F9429323A91EF058E640B40B

Brady, F., Gratton, J., Witkin, R., & Walsh, E. (2025). A phased approach for using CBT with adult survivors of human trafficking. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 18, e57. doi:10.1017/S1754470X25100329

Witkin, R., & Robjant, K. (2022). The Trauma-Informed Code of Conduct for All Professionals Working with Survivors of Trafficking and Slavery.

Fran's co-authored paper on experience of trust in trafficking can be found here

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In this episode of Research Matters, Steph talks with Dr Rebecca Murphy about her forthcoming paper, Evolving perspectives on CBT-E for eating disorders: clarifying ten key points – misconceptions and communication gaps explored, published in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. Rebecca is a clinical psychologist and Research Director at the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford, where she specialises in developing and disseminating evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, particularly CBT-E.

Rebecca discusses why she and her colleagues wrote the paper and identifies that there are not just misconceptions around CBT-E but areas where more clarification could be helpful for clinicians. Steph and Rebecca explore three of the most common misunderstandings, including concerns about rigidity, questions about the applicability of CBT-E in real clinical settings and therapist worries about treating people with co-occurring conditions. Rebecca explains how flexibility within fidelity supports truly individualised care, why outcomes in routine settings can match research trials, and how clinicians can deliver CBT-E effectively even when presentations feel complex.

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The paper discussed is:

Murphy, R., Bailey-Straebler, S., Dalle Grave, R., Calugi, S., Osborne, E. L., & Cooper, Z. (2025). Evolving perspectives on CBT-E for eating disorders: clarifying ten key points – misconceptions and communication gaps explored. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 18, e50. doi:10.1017/S1754470X25100299

The full version of the article can be found freely available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-cognitive-behaviour-therapist/article/evolving-perspectives-on-cbte-for-eating-disorders-clarifying-ten-key-points-misconceptions-and-communication-gaps-explored/47CC468578C77CD65064DAFFE151A0B9

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In this episode, Steph talks with clinical psychologist and CBT therapist Dr Katherine Newman-Taylor about her paper "Ten Misconceptions About CBT for Psychosis", recently published in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist.

Katherine shares insights into how CBT for psychosis has evolved from its early days, when psychological approaches were thought to have little place in treating psychosis, to its current role as a recommended, evidence-based therapy. They discuss some of the most common misunderstandings that still persist today including:

· The myth that CBTp is about "thinking positively" or correcting thoughts

· Misconceptions around the role of the therapeutic relationship in CBTp

· The belief that some people are "too complex" for CBTp

Katherine discusses why these misconceptions matter, how they can lead to people missing out on effective therapy, and what clinicians can do to challenge them. She also reflects on the importance of delivering high-quality, full-dose, evidence-based CBT for people with psychosis, ensuring that all clients receive the same standard of care we'd wish for our own loved ones.

Read the paper: 10 Misconceptions About CBT for Psychosis in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X25100275

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