CBT / Psychological Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach for commonly experienced psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, Eating Disorders, PTSD, and many more. At the heart of CBT is the idea that the automatic thought-feeling-behavior cycles we can fall into in an attempt to manage our difficult emotions, may instead maintain psychological distress. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative, whereby the therapist and client together explore the reciprocal interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. CBT uses a combination of cognitive and behavioural techniques to break these vicious cycles such as thought challenging and testing of beliefs and assumptions via behavioural experiments. 

As time has passed, third wave approaches such as compassion-focused therapy (CFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness have been interweaved into CBT approaches. All of our therapists use CBT in this way, providing flexibility whilst still adhering to the model that has been proven to be so effective. The aim of our therapists is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate difficulties long after therapy has finished. 

  • “I was sceptical about the benefits of CBT to be honest, having tried it in the past and not getting much use out of it. But Ashleigh has been great, listening to my story and teaching me tools and techniques.”

  • “I think the most significant positive change has been one of self-understanding. By gaining an awareness of what I feel and why I feel it, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself and my reactions. This has fostered greater empathy for myself, and helped me become more mindful of the decisions I make in my daily life. The skills developed by doing CBT allow me to stop anxious/unhelpful thoughts before they get out of control, and help me to speak to myself more kindly during moments of stress.”

  • “Therapy with Karyn has been very helpful. What I like the most about her approach is that she really listens and personalizes her approach based on your needs. Every session is different and at the same time, there is a sense of progression towards a long-term goal. I would not hesitate to recommend to family or friends.”

  • “Working with Emma after working with other people I feel Emma is understanding and is “human” in response. Therapy isn’t a quick fix and isn’t sold as this, my understanding of that also helps as therapy is a long road to a desired outcome.”

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