What is CBT and how can it help me?

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a talking therapy which focuses on the interaction between how we think, how we behave and how we feel. CBT is a highly evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, with thousands of studies showing its effectiveness for mental health and wellbeing.

CBT tends to be goal-focused, with an emphasis on the ways in which we are viewing ourselves, others and the world around us and how this impacts us emotionally. There is also a focus on re-framing our relationship with challenging thoughts and feelings and behaving in ways which align with our personal values.

There is no limit to the number of CBT sessions you can have, but generally speaking, most people find that between 6 and 24 sessions is about right.

The ultimate goal with CBT is for you to become your own therapist/psychologist, because you will have acquired the mental skills to better manage the problems you face in your life.