Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the most evidence-based therapeutic approach that is commonly offered in mental health services. At its core it is about understanding and improving the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It helps to identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and focused on the present. It emphasizes learning new skills and strategies that can be applied immediately to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Collaboration is one of the key factors in CBT. Rather than a therapist simply instructing or advising, CBT is built on a partnership between therapist and client. CBT isn't about sitting in a therapy room and listening to the person talk (whilst that is an important part) it is about collaboratively exploring the problems and patterns and working out a way together to manage these. In the therapy room there is always two experts in the room, the therapist, who is an expert in CBT and there's you, the client, who is an expert in yourself. Putting those expertise together is important for the collaborative process to make treatment effective.
CBT is used for a wide range of mental health disorders. This includes Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder.
CBT can also be adapted in treatment for those with co-morbid conditions such as neurodiversity (Autism/ADHD) and Long Term Health Conditions.
This is a common question and one that is completely valid. CBT is the most researched approach and can have great benefits for those that engage and are optimistic about treatment.
CBT can help you if you:
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