Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that is based on the idea that how we perceive situations influences how we feel emotionally and how we respond. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy helps people to identify and challenge their distressing thoughts and move towards alternative, more balanced thoughts and healthier behaviours.

Initially, the client develops goals for therapy that they want to achieve. These goals will be reviewed throughout therapy. In contrast to other therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy focuses on the ‘here and now’ problems. It is a short-term therapy with a focuses on problem solving. Sessions are interactive and collaborative. The psychologist and client work together to identify and solve problems. Clients take an active part in the therapy and will be given work to complete in between sessions to consolidate the work carried out in the session.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is evidence based which means that it has been clinically proven to work. Research has shown Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to be highly effective and is the treatment of choice for a number of mental health problems as indicated in the government guidelines (NICE guidelines).

We will connect you with one of our doctorate level psychologists that has years of training and clinical experience in delivering cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)