When we think about changing jobs, we turn to traditional career advice that focuses on skills, qualifications, and interviewing techniques. We tend to ask ourselves, “Do I want to move from a full-time to a part-time job? Do I want to leave my company and start my own business?” But this line of thinking doesn’t get to the heart of the problem—why you’ve been so unhappy at work in the first place. What if, instead, we asked ourselves a different question: “What psychological needs aren’t being met now that need to be met in my next job?”

In Job Therapy, Dr. Tessa West helps you turn inwards to identify the psychological reasons why you are unsatisfied, whether you’re having an identity crisis at work, your job has changed so dramatically you don’t recognise it anymore, or you aren’t receiving recognition for your contribution.

Whether you’ve only just entered the workplace or considering your final move, Job Therapy will help you identify and land your best role yet, one that’s deeply rooted in a clear sense of self.

"This is not just a book; it's a career lifeline for those looking to find - or reignite - the passion that fuels their professional lives." - Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit

"Work can help you recover from trauma - or it can cause trauma. Which is your job doing? Job Therapy can help you figure it out and make a plan for a brighter future." - Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

"In Job Therapy, Tessa West, one of psychological science’s brightest stars, brilliantly diagnoses the common work issues we face and provides actionable, science-based solutions to address them." - Ethan Kross, international bestselling author of Chatter

"Job Therapy is a valuable tool. It's a must-read for anyone feeling dissatisfied with their job and wondering what they should do next." - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable and Hooked

"Like a good therapy session, Job Therapy will help you understand why you're unhappy in your job. If you want to find work that excites and fulfils you, this incisive book is your holy grail!" - Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Cues and Captivate