Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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CBT is a structured talking therapy that helps you understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact—and build practical skills to cope and feel better.
After assessment, your therapist agrees personalised goals and may use thought-challenging, behavioural activation, exposure, problem-solving, relaxation and sleep strategies. Sessions are collaborative and paced to feel manageable, with between-session practice that builds independence. We keep discussions transparent, so you know what to expect and how progress is measured. The approach is compassionate, grounded in evidence and tailored to culture and context. Where appropriate, we coordinate with medical care and family support, helping you apply skills in everyday life and prevent future setbacks.
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Specialities: CBT for depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive thoughts and other unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, social anxiety, health anxiety and some sleep problems. It can also help people who feel stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour while coping with long-term health conditions.
In CBT, you and your therapist look at specific situations where you struggle and explore the thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions involved. You then work together to test out different ways of thinking and responding, both in the session and between sessions, to see whether these new approaches reduce distress and help you move towards your goals.
Many CBT programmes last between 6 and 20 sessions, often meeting once a week, but this can be shorter or longer depending on the problem and your progress. Early on, your therapist will agree to a rough number of sessions with you and review this as therapy moves forward.
Yes, between-session tasks are a standard part of CBT. They might involve keeping brief notes about certain situations, trying out new behaviours, practising coping skills or reading short handouts. These tasks help you apply what you have talked about in therapy to everyday life, which is where change really takes hold.
CBT can be used on its own or alongside medication and other supports, depending on your needs and preferences. Many people find that a combination works well. Your therapist or doctor can explain how CBT fits with any other treatments you are having so that everything works together rather than feeling disjointed.