CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a family of talking therapies. They are all based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, actions and how our bodies respond are all interconnected. If we change one of these, it has a knock-on effect on the others. When we’re low or upset we often fall into patterns of thinking and behaviour which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice and change problematic thinking styles or behaviour patterns so we can feel better.
In addition to depression or anxiety CBT can cover areas such as:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep Problems – Such As Insomnia
- Problems Related To Alcohol Misuse
CBT is a collaborative therapy and thus it’s not something that is done to someone but rather a way of working together with a CBT therapist on mutually agreed goals.