Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a scientific and evidence based approach which can be used to help clients overcome their emotional distress and psychological challenges.

It has been repeatedly shown in clinical trials that CBT is an effective treatment for a wide range of emotional problems. Almost all other psychological treatments have little or no evidence to support their effectiveness. Indeed, no other psychological approach has as much robust evidence than CBT. This is why the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends CBT as the psychological treatment of choice and it is used widely across the NHS - though sadly the waiting time to see a therapist can be unacceptably long.

CBT is based on the premise that the way we feel is strongly influenced by our thoughts and behaviour. CBT helps clients overcome emotional challenges by teaching them new adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.

The main focus of CBT is what is happening in the "here and now" in a client's life. It is a time limited, structured and goal focused approach - usually lasting between 6-12 sessions. This means that CBT is both cost/time effective and focuses on finding solutions.