What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, or CBT, is a type of psychotherapy or ‘talking therapy’. It can be applied to everyday stresses or severe mental health difficulties and can benefit anyone who wants to make long-term changes to their life. It is widely offered by the NHS and other healthcare services because it is an effective, short-term treatment. NICE recommends CBT as a treatment option for most mental health and emotional issues.
CBT focuses on setting meaningful, achievable goals and exploring the blockages and obstacles that prevent us from reaching these goals. It looks at the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that may be maintaining our problems, to help us break free from dysfunctional cycles and make positive change.
CBT focuses on setting meaningful, achievable goals and exploring the blockages and obstacles that prevent us from reaching these goals. It looks at the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that may be maintaining our problems, to help us break free from dysfunctional cycles and make positive change.
Unlike other forms of therapy, CBT puts less focus on the past or childhood events but looks for healthier ways of managing our present. Most importantly, CBT equips us with tools and strategies to manage challenging situations in the future, to help us become our own therapist.
CBT can help you with:
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CBT can help you with:
- trauma
- sexual violence, rape or childhood abuse
- eating disorders or eating distress
- self-harm
- depression or low mood
- anxiety, stress or panic
- body image difficulties
- low self-esteem
- phobias or irrational fears
- obsessive or compulsive behaviours
- perfectionism or procrastination
Please explore this site for more information. If you have any questions or wish to make an appointment for an initial session, Contact Amy.
