Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and effective psychological therapies available. It is based on the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours are all closely connected. When one part of this cycle changes, it can positively influence the others.

Sometimes unhelpful thinking patterns develop gradually over many years without us even realising. These patterns can leave us feeling trapped in cycles of anxiety, low mood, avoidance or self-doubt. CBT helps identify these patterns and provides practical strategies to create healthier, more balanced ways of thinking and responding.

How CBT can help

CBT has been shown to be effective for a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

Anxiety disorders
Generalised anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and low mood
Panic attacks
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Health anxiety
Social anxiety
Phobias
Stress and burnout
Low self-esteem
Anger difficulties

Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, CBT aims to understand the processes that maintain emotional distress and helps develop practical skills to manage them more effectively.