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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is one of the most widely researched and effective therapies available today for a range of emotional and psychological issues.

CBT is based on the understanding that the way we think about a situation affects how we feel emotionally and how we respond behaviourally — not necessarily the situation itself. If we can change the way we think, we can also shift how we feel and behave.

In CBT sessions, we work collaboratively to:

• Identify patterns of negative or unhelpful thinking (known as cognitive distortions)
   
• Explore how these thoughts impact your mood, emotions, and behaviour
   
• Challenge and reframe these thoughts in a more balanced, realistic way
   
• Develop healthier behavioural strategies and coping skills
   
• Set achievable goals to support lasting change
   

Some common cognitive distortions CBT addresses include:

• All-or-nothing thinking (“If I’m not perfect, I’ve failed.”)
   
• Overgeneralization (“This always happens to me.”)
   
• Catastrophizing (“Everything is going to go wrong.”)
   
• Mind reading (“They must think I’m a failure.”)
   

Through practical exercises, self-reflection, and guided discussion, clients learn how to identify these patterns and gradually shift them. CBT is a collaborative process — you're actively involved in your own growth, both in sessions and through home-based practices that reinforce what you’ve learned.

CBT has been shown to be highly effective for a range of mental health conditions, including:

• Depression and low mood
   
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
   
• Panic attacks and panic disorder
   
• Social anxiety
   
• Phobias and obsessive-compulsive thinking
   
• Health anxiety and illness anxiety
   
• Stress and burnout
   
• Low self-esteem and confidence issues
   
• Trauma-related responses (when used alongside other trauma therapies)
   

There's also growing evidence to support CBT’s use in managing chronic pain, fatigue, and physical symptoms linked to emotional distress.

I incorporate CBT as a foundational method in many areas of my work, especially when helping clients with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. It provides a clear, structured path for understanding the links between your internal world and your external experiences.

Depending on your needs, I may also integrate CBT with other therapeutic approaches — such as EMDR, EFT, BWRT, and Logotherapy — to create a holistic, personalised treatment plan that supports both insight and emotional healing.

CBT empowers you to become your own therapist in many ways — giving you lifelong tools to manage challenges, improve your mindset, and feel more in control of your life.