About CBT

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

This type of therapy has a robust evidence base for a range of mental health difficulties including:

 

Anxiety and worry problems, Depression, Low self esteem, Schizophrenia,

Psychosis, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Personality disorders, OCD,

PTSD, Panic disorder, Phobias, Sleep problems, Addiction, Psychological difficulties in relation to physical problems (diabetes, chronic fatigue, MS).

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CBT is a relatively short term therapy where – as opposed to other types of therapy which focus more on past experiences – it focuses on the ‘here and now’. Having said that, it does take a look at how past experiences may have influenced your current thoughts and beliefs in relation to yourself as well as others. This will give you insight on how these past experiences affect your current thoughts and behaviours.

 

In CBT, the therapist and client are equals. You are the expert in what you are experiencing and your therapist is there to help you find ways to cope with any challenges more effectively.

 

A key feature of CBT is the idea of testing things out between sessions. The idea is that ‘nothing changes if nothing changes’. So, as you learn new skills during your sessions it is very important to practice these in between sessions to master the art so to say. 

 

By teaching you lifelong coping skills, CBT aims to help you BECOME YOUR OWN THERAPIST so whenever you are faced with difficulties after the end of treatment you can draw back from the lessons learned and apply your knowledge to your new experience.