Quick and concise read. The author shares specific action ideas for overcoming anxiety and developing happiness. This is a must-order for my library and would be a great read for teens or adults. Be prepared with pen and paper, you will want to take several notes.

Pocket Therapy: Mental Notes for Everyday Happiness, Confidence, and Calmby Sarah Crosby is a self-help book that provides the reader with some information and tips for their mental health. While not a substitute for a therapist, this book helps provide you with helpful insights to help you get started.
There are several different exercises and mental notes that the reader can do to help guide them on their journey of healing. This book is broken down into sections that are easy for the reader to refer to when needing to focus on specific areas. The advice is practical and well-written.
This book is one that I would honestly recommend to others.

This is a well written book about emotional healing and learning to deal with tough emotional situations head on. I loved the way the author used CBT practices. I liked that the chapters were broken down to address different topics such as triggers, boundaries and reparenting. I like that she explained the different topics by providing examples things those type of people would say to themselves. It helps the reader to better relate. I loved the audiobook as the author's voice was very soothing.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for access to this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio copy to listen to in exchange for an honest review.


I have now read both the ebook and listened to the audiobook. Both are excellent! I love the gentle voice of the narrator (author). There are great explanations, activities, and suggestions to try. Nothing in the book is meant to be used in place of professional help but it certainly lends its self to being more aware of yourself and ant issues you may have. I cannot wait to have a physical copy of this book. I want to see the "Take 5" steps in print so I can really immerse myself in them.

Thanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book. I switched back and forth between the audio and ebook.

As someone who is trying to read more non-fiction and self-help this year, this looked like a good place to start. I had trouble making connections to my own self, but I think that was less the author's fault and more me not having worked on that very much before now. This covered a nice range of topics, some that my own therapist has brought up and some that she has not. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to get an idea of basic therapy concepts.

I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

In her book, Pocket Therapy, therapist Sarah Crosby, gives a comprehensive look into several of the most common mental health questions. Each chapter covers a different topic and are further broken down into smaller explanatory sections.

While this book is not a substitute for therapy, it does offer a unique and thorough resource that readers can use as a supplementary resource. This book is well suited to anyone whether they have worked with a therapist previously or not.

I do suggest that readers take their time reading or listening through this book. Some of the material covered can be heavy or triggering so keep that in mind. I did find it helpful to keep a notebook with me while listening to write down useful tips and exercises.

Pros: I had the opportunity to read the ebook version of this book and was thrilled to also be able to listen to the audiobook version. My favorite thing about the audio version is that it is read by the author (who has a fantastic Irish accent). The author's exploration of the topics in this book is very approachable and accessible to readers new to therapy concepts. The information is practical, and the "take five" prompts encourage the reader to be proactive in their mental health and wellness.

Cons: This is not a con of the contents of the book but a note to readers that although books are wonderful resources, some readers might also benefit from meeting individually with a mental health professional.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.