Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
What is CBT?
The idea behind CBT is that our thoughts, actions, and emotions are all interlinked. Therefore, our thoughts and beliefs influence the way we behave, which then influences how we feel emotionally.
CBT works with our thoughts and behaviours - the way we see things and how we respond to them.
This means that by changing how we think, we begin to see ourselves, others, and the world through new lenses, and we give ourselves the chance to act differently. And as our actions shift, so does how we feel.
The Cognitive CBT Triangle
Thoughts
Behaviours
Feelings
The Cognitive CBT Triangle demonstrates the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The cycle continues until it is disrupted with intervention.
What does the therapy look like
Here and Now
CBT mainly focuses on the present moment. How are issues affecting your life now, and what are the behaviours that maintain them - rather than analysing so much the past.
Goal oriented
Your therapist will help you to set goals for your treatment; things that you would like to achieve or do differently - behaviours that you would like to change. This helps structure the treatment and make tangible changes.
Who is CBT for
CBT is widely recognised as a first-line psychological treatment for anxiety and depression within many NHS services. This is largely due to its strong evidence base demonstrating effectiveness.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) also recommends CBT for a range of conditions, including:
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postnatal depression
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generalised anxiety
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obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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panic attacks
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managing long-term health conditions (such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes)
It’s also highly effective for issues like:
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perfectionism
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people-pleasing
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burnout
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sleep problems
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emotional regulation
Whether you're dealing with a clinical diagnosis or simply feel overwhelmed by day-to-day challenges, CBT gives you practical tools to better understand your thoughts and behaviours, and to make changes that last.
If you're looking for therapy in the UK that’s structured, evidence-based, and focused on helping you move forward, CBT may be exactly what you need.
Structured and time-limited
The sessions are planned and structured, with a clear agenda and objective to achieve. Therapy is short-term, varying between 6 and 20 sessions, depending on the problem(s) you wish to work on.
Skill-based approach
The aim of CBT is to teach you ways to manage your thoughts, behaviours and emotions, and ultimately to build the confidence to become your own therapist.