Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT looks at how we view ourselves, the world and other people. It identifies how our thoughts (cognitions) are closely linked with our feelings (emotions) and how we then react (behaviour). As an example, when we feel low, we tend to think differently about ourselves, our thoughts can become extreme and unhelpful, which can worsen how we feel.... thus forming a cycle it can be hard to break out of.
CBT is one of the most well researched forms of talking therapy and has been shown to be effective in helping people with a wide range of mental health problems. CBT is the treatment of choice (as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) for common problems such as anxiety and depression.
So... what happens?
The Counsellor and client work to identify the cycle and unhelpful thoughts that are behind the client's issues and then develop a more balanced and helpful way of thinking. The result is often a major improvement in how a person feels and in the quality of their lives in general.
During sessions, the emphasis is on working together towards achieving goals in small, bite size chunks. This also involves completing in-between session or ‘homework’ tasks (e.g. completing diaries of your thoughts and emotions or doing something different) to help you make gradual changes in your day-to-day life and relationships).
CBT looks at how we view ourselves, the world and other people. It identifies how our thoughts (cognitions) are closely linked with our feelings (emotions) and how we then react (behaviour). As an example, when we feel low, we tend to think differently about ourselves, our thoughts can become extreme and unhelpful, which can worsen how we feel.... thus forming a cycle it can be hard to break out of.
CBT is one of the most well researched forms of talking therapy and has been shown to be effective in helping people with a wide range of mental health problems. CBT is the treatment of choice (as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) for common problems such as anxiety and depression.
So... what happens?
The Counsellor and client work to identify the cycle and unhelpful thoughts that are behind the client's issues and then develop a more balanced and helpful way of thinking. The result is often a major improvement in how a person feels and in the quality of their lives in general.
During sessions, the emphasis is on working together towards achieving goals in small, bite size chunks. This also involves completing in-between session or ‘homework’ tasks (e.g. completing diaries of your thoughts and emotions or doing something different) to help you make gradual changes in your day-to-day life and relationships).