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A world-renowned psychologist, Dr David Barlow developed the revolutionary Unified Protocol – a transdiagnostic treatment for emotional disorders. His long and illustrious career in the field of anxiety has spanned more than five decades. Dr Barlow is an emeritus professor of psychology and psychiatry and the founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. He has published over 650 articles and chapters, plus over 90 books and clinical manuals that have been translated into over 20 languages.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), PsychologyUniversity of Vermont1969
Master's (MS), PsychologyBoston College1966
11 Honors and Awards
American Psychological Foundation (APF)2018
Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Practice of Psychology
Canadian Psychological Association2015
Appointed Honorary President
90 Books
Book cover of "Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Sixth Edition: A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual"
Book cover of "Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders, Third Edition"
Book cover of "Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Therapist Guide"
Book cover of "Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Workbook "
Book cover of "Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Therapist Guide"
Book cover of "Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Adolescents: Workbook"
Book cover of "Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children: Workbook"
Book cover of "The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Psychology"
Book cover of "Anxiety and Its Disorders, Second Edition: The Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic "
Book cover of "Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach"
Book cover of "10 Steps to Mastering Stress: A Lifestyle Approach"
Book cover of "Anxiety and Related Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5® (ADIS-5) - Adult and Lifetime Version: Clinician Manual"
Book cover of "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Therapist Guide"
Book cover of "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry (MAW): Therapist Guide"
Book cover of "Essentials of Abnormal Psychology"
Book cover of "Casebook in Abnormal Psychology "
Book cover of "Single Case Experimental Designs: Strategies for Studying Behavior Change"
Book cover of "Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions"
Book cover of "The Neurotic Paradox, Volume 1: Progress in Understanding and Treating Anxiety and Related Disorders "
Courses featuring David Barlow
Foundational CBTSale

Foundational CBT

Learn CBT step by step with clear, practical training you can apply right away. This foundational course builds your confidence and clinical skill - so you can deliver structured, evidence-based therapy with clarity and care, while integrating third-wave strategies like mindfulness and emotion regulation.

CBT for Anxiety DisordersSale

CBT for Anxiety Disorders

Guided by world-leading experts in anxiety treatment, learn how to treat anxiety disorders with evidence-based CBT. Go beyond general skills and target the specific patterns that maintain anxiety- like avoidance, worry, and safety behaviours - so you can help clients build confidence and move forward with real progress.

Unified Protocol: A Transdiagnostic TreatmentSale

Unified Protocol: A Transdiagnostic Treatment

Learn to treat a range of emotional disorders with the Unified Protocol (UP), a transdiagnostic approach for addressing multiple conditions simultaneously. Discover the elegance and simplicity of this evidence-based, eight-step approach and help clients respond to uncomfortable emotions and reduce symptoms effectively.

CBT for TraumaSale

CBT for Trauma

Learn evidence-based CBT for trauma and PTSD from leading trauma experts. This course helps you integrate cognitive and exposure-based strategies into a flexible, compassionate approach - so you can meet clients where they are and support meaningful recovery, even in the face of dissociation, flashbacks, or overwhelming distress.

CBT for DepressionSale

CBT for Depression

Build practical skills and clinical confidence in evidence-based CBT for depression. This course goes beyond general training to give you specialized tools to break through hopelessness, low motivation, and stuck patterns - helping clients re-engage with life and move toward lasting, meaningful change.