From Childhood Bullying to CBT Pioneer: 50 Years of Innovation in Therapy | Professor Windy Dryden
Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Professor Windy Dryden, one of the most influential figures in modern psychotherapy, as he shares his remarkable 50-year journey from a bullied schoolboy with a stammer to becoming a pioneering force in CBT and creator of revolutionary ONEplus therapy. This fascinating and wide-ranging discussion explores how personal adversity sparked a lifelong passion for understanding human psychology, leading to groundbreaking contributions that have shaped therapeutic practice worldwide.
In this compelling episode, Professor Dryden openly shares:
- How childhood bullying and stammering ignited his interest in feelings and motivations
- His transformative experience on a kibbutz in Israel
- The early development and evolution of CBT as a therapeutic approach
- Creating ONEplus therapy – a revolutionary single-session therapeutic method
- His prolific writing career spanning 290 books on psychotherapy
- The crucial difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance
- Tackling procrastination through innovative ‘anti-crastination’ techniques
- What can realistically be achieved in just one therapy session
- Insights from five decades at the forefront of therapeutic innovation
This essential conversation offers invaluable insights for therapists, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of modern psychotherapy and the power of turning personal challenges into professional purpose.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The origins of CBT and its development over the decades
- How personal adversity can fuel professional innovation
- ONEplus therapy and single-session therapeutic interventions
- Self-acceptance versus self-esteem in therapeutic practice
- Procrastination and practical strategies for overcoming it
- The academic journey from personal struggle to professorship
- Writing and sharing knowledge across 290 published works
- What makes therapy effective in different timeframes
- The evolution of psychotherapeutic approaches over 50 years
A full transcript of this episode is available here. Find out more about Professor Windy Dryden.
