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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based talking therapy that can help you address a wide range of challenges caused by unhelpful cycles of thinking, feeling, and acting. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, addiction, low self-esteem, or even difficult relationships, CBT teaches you how to recognise and break free from these unhelpful thought patterns that drive negative emotions and unproductive actions.
CBT is widely endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the NHS for treating conditions such as anxiety and depression. It’s a flexible approach that has proven success in treating social anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, low mood, insomnia, and many other challenges that stem from negative thought cycles.
Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviours
CBT is built on the understanding that our thoughts shape our feelings, and in turn, our emotions drive our actions. When we get stuck in negative thought cycles, it can lead to overwhelming emotions and unhelpful behaviours. CBT empowers you to identify these patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking and behaving. This can lead to improved emotional well-being, better problem-solving skills, and a greater sense of control over your life.
The therapy focuses on current challenges, rather than delving deeply into past events, making it particularly effective for those looking to see quick progress and real change. With CBT, you’ll gain practical strategies that you can use in your everyday life to handle difficult emotions and improve your mental health.
What to expect in a CBT session
In therapy, we work collaboratively as a team. You’re the expert on your life, and I’m here to help you understand and change the patterns that are keeping you stuck. CBT is a goal-oriented, practical therapy that equips you with the skills you need to break free from the thought cycles that fuel anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties.
CBT is not about rehashing the past but about helping you take control of the present. You’ll learn how to manage overwhelming emotions, build emotional resilience, and start living with more confidence and clarity.
Together, we can:
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Identify the unhelpful thought patterns that are contributing to your emotional struggles and unproductive actions
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Develop personalised strategies to challenge and change these thoughts
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Increase emotional resilience through practical coping tools
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Enhance your ability to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions
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Take actionable steps to move forward and make positive changes
Our sessions will focus on practical tools you can apply immediately, and we’ll work together to ensure that the strategies we use are right for your unique situation.
Skills covered may include:
CBT equips you with a wide range of practical skills to help you.
Here are some of the techniques we may cover:
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Learning about the problem and understanding what maintains it
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Identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking and replacing it with more realistic, balanced thoughts
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Relaxation techniques to reduce stress and manage anxiety
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Behavioural activation to break out of patterns of inactivity and low mood
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Problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and make decisions with clarity
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Exposure therapy for phobias or anxiety-provoking situations, gradually helping you build confidence in facing your fear
You’ll also be given practical exercises to complete between sessions, such as keeping a thought diary or practising relaxation exercises. We’ll review your progress regularly to adjust the approach and ensure we’re focusing on the strategies that work best for you
CBT is a practical, effective tool for making lasting change, and together we’ll build a plan that works for you, enabling you to move forward with confidence and emotional resilience.
Contact Me
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore your challenges and goals. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and determine if we're a good fit to work together.
To get in touch, you can call, leave a message, or use the online form, and I'll respond as soon as possible.
07402787071