CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly evidence based therapy which is recommended for the treatment of a range of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety difficulties.
CBT is a talking therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your emotions and behaviour. This is based on the idea that the way you think about situations can affect the way you feel and act.
Negative thoughts and feelings can become a vicious cycle. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller parts and addressing these in a more positive way. In CBT you work to identify and challenge the negative thinking patterns and behaviour which may be causing you difficulties and distress. This can then change how you feel about situations, and help you to change your behaviour in future.
CBT is likely to focus on what is going on in your life at the moment, but may also look at your past, to think about how your previous experiences impact the way you view and respond to the world and other people.
CBT requires you to practice skills outside of therapy sessions so that you can consistently apply these to your everyday life and make practical changes. CBT works effectively online from a location of your choice which is private and comfortable, allowing you to get the best out of your sessions.