Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) is a range of approaches based on scientific
principles which research has shown to be effective for a wide range of
problems. Clients and therapists work together, once a therapeutic alliance has
been formed, to identify and understand problems in terms of the relationship
between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The approach usually focuses on
difficulties in the here and now, and relies on the therapist and client
developing a shared view of the individual’s problem. This then leads to
identification of personalised, usually time-limited therapy goals and
strategies which are continually monitored and evaluated. The treatments are
empowering in nature, the outcome being to focus on specific psychological and
practical skills (e.g. in reflecting on and exploring the meaning attributed to
events and situations and re-evaluation of those meanings) aimed at enabling the
client to tackle their problems by harnessing their own resources. The
acquisition and utilisation of such skills is seen as the main goal, and the
active component in promoting change with an emphasis on putting what has been
learned into practice between sessions (“homework”). Thus the overall aim is
for the individual to attribute improvement in their problems to their own
efforts, in collaboration with the psychotherapist.
At
Mindful Work, we offer CBT to assist with depression, anxiety, phobias and compulsive
behaviour.
CBT
is time limited depending on the nature of the problem and the goals for
therapy. Typically, ten to twelve sessions are employed to give clients the
tools they need to manage their difficulties and live a more productive life.
Appointments
can be arranged to suit your needs with flexibility on time and frequency.