Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that examines how beliefs and thoughts are linked to behaviour and feelings. It teaches skills that retrain your behaviour and style of thinking to help you deal with stressful situations.
CBT combines two different approaches for a practical and solution-focused therapy. The idea behind CBT is that our thoughts and behaviours influence each other. By changing the way we think or behave in a situation, we can change the way we feel about life. The therapy examines learnt behaviours habits and negative thought patterns with the view of adapting and turning them into a positive.
Unlike some other therapies, CBT is rooted in the present and looks to the future. While past events and experiences are considered during the sessions, the focus is more on current concerns. During a CBT session, your therapist will help you understand any negative thought patterns you have. You will learn how they affect you and most importantly, what can be done to change them.
Benefits
CBT has been shown to help with many different types of problems.
These include:
Addictions
Aggressive and violent behaviour
Anxiety
Attention problems
Bereavement and grief
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Eating disorders
Hallucinations
Mood disorders
OCD
Panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias (agoraphobia and social phobia)
Post Traumatic Disorder
Redundancy
Relationship difficulties
Self-harming
Sleep disorder
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
CBT may also help if you have difficulties with:
Anger
A low opinion of yourself
Weight management
Physical health problems, like pain or fatigue
If you would like to talk to one of our therapists about CBT or any of our other therapies, please call 07931 140 015 or email us on wellbeingnorthwest@gmail.com.