Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a treatment method that helps you gain insight into the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sometimes, fixed patterns of thinking or behaviour can cause symptoms to persist or become more severe. In CBT, you work with your therapist to identify which patterns play a role in this and learn, step by step, to deal with them differently.
CGT focuses on developing new ways of thinking and acting, so that you feel more in control of situations that currently feel difficult or stressful.
When can CBT help?
CGT can help if you find that your thoughts, feelings or behaviour are holding you back in your daily life. The treatment is often used for issues where recurring patterns affect how you feel and how you react.
CGT may, for example, be suitable for:
- a negative self-image;
- social anxiety or other anxiety symptoms;
- feelings of gloom or depression;
- persistent worrying;
- uncertainty or perfectionism;
- stress-related symptoms;
- difficulty in dealing with challenging situations or changes.
