What can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help with?
CBT can be helpful when you find yourself caught in cycles of negative thinking, worry, self-criticism or avoidance. Together, we can explore the patterns that may be keeping difficulties going and develop practical ways of responding differently.
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Low self-esteem
- Worry
- Self-criticism
- Unhelpful thinking patterns
- Avoidance
- Difficult emotions
- Coping with challenges
- Everyday difficulties
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Understanding the therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the relationship between our thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and how these can influence the way we experience difficulties.
You may notice patterns such as negative thinking, worry, self-criticism or avoidance that can feel difficult to change. CBT provides an opportunity to understand these patterns and consider new ways of responding.
Our work may include exploring unhelpful beliefs, developing coping strategies and gradually making changes in areas of your life that feel difficult or overwhelming.
Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
DEVELOPING NEW WAYS TO UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO DIFFICULTIES
Understand Your Patterns
Explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions and behaviours and how these may affect your everyday life.
Develop Coping Strategies
Learn practical ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions and situations.
Challenge Unhelpful Thinking
Begin to recognise and explore patterns of thinking that may be contributing to your difficulties.
Create Meaningful Change
Work towards changes that feel realistic, useful and relevant to your individual goals.
Some symptoms to watch out for
Early signs that shouldn’t be ignored
- Catastrophic thinking
- Overestimating the potential for severe consequences
- Excessive Worrying
- Obsessive Thoughts & Behaviors
- Social Phobia or Other Phobias
- Procrastination & Behavioral Avoidance
- Physical Distress or Fear
- Panic Attacks
Hear from our clients
Stories of transformation
Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions we often asked
Q1: What happens in CBT?
CBT involves exploring the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. You will work collaboratively with Jess to understand patterns and develop new ways of responding.
Q2: How long does CBT take?
The length of therapy depends on your individual needs, goals and circumstances. This can be discussed during your initial consultation.
Q3: Do I need to know CBT before starting?
No. You do not need any previous knowledge of CBT. Jess will explain the approach and work with you to decide what may be most helpful.
Q4: Can CBT help with low self-esteem?
CBT can be used to explore patterns of self-criticism, negative beliefs and thinking that may contribute to low self-esteem.
Q5: Is CBT suitable for everyone?
There is no single approach that works for everyone. Jess will discuss your needs with you and consider whether CBT is an appropriate approach for your circumstances.