CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT therapy) is a structured, evidence-based approach that aids in understanding the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This form of mental health support is widely used in the UK and is recommended by the NHS for addressing a variety of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, low mood, stress, worry, phobias, and low self-esteem.

How CBT Therapy Works

CBT therapy is based on the understanding that our thoughts can influence how we feel and how we behave. When we get stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns, these can maintain or intensify the difficulties we’re experiencing. 

In sessions, we work together to:

- Identify unhelpful thoughts or patterns that may be contributing to how you feel.

- Develop realistic and balanced ways of thinking that support emotional wellbeing.

- Learn practical coping strategies, such as grounding techniques, problem-solving skills, or behavioral changes that help you feel more in control.

- Experiment with new behaviors, at your pace, to break cycles of anxiety, avoidance, or overwhelm, all while providing effective mental health support.

CBT therapy is collaborative—meaning we work as a team—and focused on providing you with tools for mental health support that you can use long after therapy ends. 

What to Expect

A safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on for you. 

Clear goals that we agree on together. 

Practical strategies between sessions (sometimes called “home practice”) to help you build confidence and maintain progress. 

A short- to medium-term approach for many clients, with long-term benefits.

CBT therapy can be beneficial for anyone seeking mental health support, especially those experiencing: anxiety or panic, depression or low mood, stress, worry and overthinking, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, low confidence or self-esteem, difficulties with boundaries, and unhelpful behavioral patterns.