What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help improve your mood by changing how you think and behave.

• It is a structured and goal-focused approach, and one of the most researched forms of therapy.

• The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recognises CBT as a “gold-standard” treatment because of the strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for many mental health difficulties.

• In therapy, we work together to notice unhelpful patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Understanding these patterns can help us break negative cycles and move towards the changes you want to see in your life.

CBT is effective in helping people with:

• Anxiety, including phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, health anxiety, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia and panic

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Depression

• Self-harm

• Low self-esteem

• Chronic pain

• Insomnia

If you’d like to explore whether CBT might be the right approach for you, we can arrange an initial phone conversation to discuss your needs.