What is it?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people understand the links between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that keep difficulties going, and supports you in developing practical strategies to change them.

As well as working on current difficulties, our psychologists may also explore the underlying core beliefs and assumptions that shape how you view yourself, others and the world. This allows CBT to address both immediate symptoms and longer-standing patterns that keep problems going.

When it helps

Extensively researched, CBT is effective for anxiety disorders (including panic, phobias, social anxiety and health anxiety), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia and low self-esteem. It can also support people with stress, perfectionism, and difficulties with confidence.

What to expect

With your psychologist, you’ll work collaboratively to build a clear understanding of the difficulties you’re facing and the patterns that maintain them. Together, you’ll experiment with new perspectives and approaches to help shift these patterns.

Depending on your goals, this might include behavioural experiments, exposure techniques, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based strategies, or exploring the influence of early core beliefs.

Between sessions, you’ll be encouraged to try out practical exercises and strategies in everyday life, helping you to embed new skills and create lasting change.