Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Social Phobia in People With Bipolar Disorder

Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of bipolar disorder I or II according to DSM-IV criteria and established in a structured interview * Bipolar disorder in remission for at least 12 weeks; defined as absence of depressive or manic episode according to DSM-IV criteria established in a structured interview and confirmed by Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale score ≤ 12 and Young Mania Rating Scale score ≤ 7 * Stable medication regime for at least 4 weeks prior to commencing CBT * Current diagnosis of social phobia according to DSM-IV criteria and established in a structured interview, including duration of social phobia of at least 6 months irrespective of age. * Social phobia is one of the primary complains (when bipolar disorder is in remission), justifying a therapeutic focus on this disorder. * Ability and willingness to consent to treatment * Ability to speak and write English Exclusion Criteria: * Current substance use disorder * A previous adequate course of CBT for social phobia (at least 8 sessions) delivered by a trained therapist * Currently receiving any psychological therapy * Cognitive impairment that would preclude psychological therapy * Actively suicidal