Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), is a talking psychotherapy involving practical techniques and interventions. CBT is based on the principle that we experience mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression because of a change in our thoughts, emotions or behaviours. Through working together with your therapist, you can identify and change these symptoms and improve your mental wellbeing. 

CBT is a recommended treatment for depression and all anxiety disorders including panic, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health anxiety. 

Additionally, CBT can support sleep problems, and the psychological effects of long term health conditions, such as diabetes, chronic fatigue and COPD.

• During your assessment appointment, your therapist will work with you to explore what has been maintaining your problem. 
• From here, we will be able to formulate the best interventions that can be used to treat your symptoms.
• The formulation will also help us to look at the key areas we will address in therapy. 
•  Techniques introduced will include a combination of behavioural and cognitive methods.