Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based psychological therapy that can help with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
CBT is based on the idea that the way we think, feel and behave are interconnected. When we experience difficulties, patterns can develop that unintentionally keep the problem going — even when the things we are doing make complete sense as attempts to cope.
Therapy helps us understand these patterns together and identify changes that can help you move towards the life you want to lead. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to your individual difficulties rather than simply applying a standard programme.
How I can help
I work with adults experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties. These include:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression and low mood
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
- Phobias
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Health anxiety
- Stress and difficulties coping with pressure
- Low self-esteem
- Sleep difficulties and insomnia
- Psychological difficulties associated with chronic pain or physical health problems
What to expect from therapy
The first step is to develop a shared understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, how they may have developed and what may be keeping them going.
We will agree together what you would like to achieve from therapy and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs. CBT is an active and collaborative therapy, so sessions may involve trying different approaches, developing new ways of responding to difficulties and, where helpful, putting ideas into practice between sessions.
We will regularly review progress together and adapt therapy as necessary.