What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?

It’s normal for most of us to over-react to situations from time to time. If we are over tired or worried about something, we may become oversensitive to what we “think people are saying or doing.” However, if this behaviour becomes the norm, it generally indicates an underlying problem. CBT works through the emotional and behavioural distress brought about by these unhelpful thought patterns, teaching us to understand and formulate our problems and achieve new ways of evaluating our thoughts and generating alternative explanations for our ‘perceived’ situations.

We are what we think, our thoughts influence the way we feel and behave. CBT gives us the option of changing how we think in order to change how we feel by learning new sets of skills that give us more control over our feelings and reactions to events in life, which can ultimately change our relationship with the world in everyday situations.

How do I work?
We will work together challenging negative thought patterns using techniques for changing behaviours and moods. Our work together will be goal oriented teaching you to be your own therapist. We will explore issues you may be struggling with and discover choices in situations which perhaps you currently believe have no resolve.

We will agree a programme and set goals. Sessions will vary using different techniques. Assignments will be set between sessions.

What can CBT help you with?

• Adjustment & change difficulties, e.g. loss • Challenging irrational beliefs & thoughts • Guilt • Relationship problems • Low self-esteem & self confidence

• Stress • Anger • Low mood • Enhancing work performance • Sleep disturbance