Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is based on the idea that the way we think can affect the way we feel and behave in the world. It suggests that psychological problems can emerge from the way in which we evaluate certain events in our lives, and can impact our thoughts and feelings, as well as behaviours. That means that by changing the way we think about things (events/situations in our lives), we are able to change unhelpful habits or behaviours, and learn to think in more realistic and helpful ways.
The goal of CBT is therefore to help people to indentify their unhelpful thinking patterns or behaviours, so that they are able to learn more positive ways of coping with distress in their lives, and to reduce avoidance and/or other unhelpful behaviours, such as addictions, that might have a role to play in contributing to distress, or keeping it going.
CBT has been shown in numerous scientific trials to be effective in producing clinically significant improvements for a wide range of problems.
The sessions in CBT are generally quite structured, with specific goals for each session. Homework is often set, and is an important way for you to take the learning of your sessions into your world. CBT therapists will work closely to collaborate with you on your treatment goals, and on working towards achieving them.
The goal of CBT is therefore to help people to indentify their unhelpful thinking patterns or behaviours, so that they are able to learn more positive ways of coping with distress in their lives, and to reduce avoidance and/or other unhelpful behaviours, such as addictions, that might have a role to play in contributing to distress, or keeping it going.
CBT has been shown in numerous scientific trials to be effective in producing clinically significant improvements for a wide range of problems.
The sessions in CBT are generally quite structured, with specific goals for each session. Homework is often set, and is an important way for you to take the learning of your sessions into your world. CBT therapists will work closely to collaborate with you on your treatment goals, and on working towards achieving them.