Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Birmingham

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Farishta Jalal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B16
Hello and welcome to my page. I am Farishta Jalal. I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist having gained my Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Derby. I am also a qualified and experienced EMDR Therapist. I have experience of working with adults aged 16+, presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Areas of expertise include: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, Post-natal depression, and workplace stress. I have a particular interest in the area of psychological trauma including childhood sexual abuse, RTA, bullying, domestic violence, one-off traumas and complicated grief.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am Farishta Jalal. I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist having gained my Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Derby. I am also a qualified and experienced EMDR Therapist. I have experience of working with adults aged 16+, presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Areas of expertise include: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, Post-natal depression, and workplace stress. I have a particular interest in the area of psychological trauma including childhood sexual abuse, RTA, bullying, domestic violence, one-off traumas and complicated grief.
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Irene Luque
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Birmingham B1  (Online Only)
These include Brief Therapy, ACT and CBT techniques.
Do you feel you don’t have goals or you can’t achieve them although you have tried everything? Do you feel paralysed or overwhelmed facing certain situations? Do you feel everything is annoying or your anger, sadness or fear last for long time? Do you feel stuck with some thoughts and you can’t stop overthinking them? Do you see these features within a member of your family? I think everyone will feel like this over the course of our lives, even it can be adaptative. However, sometimes we can struggle to find clarity and understanding , at the same time that respect both ourselves and others.
These include Brief Therapy, ACT and CBT techniques.
Do you feel you don’t have goals or you can’t achieve them although you have tried everything? Do you feel paralysed or overwhelmed facing certain situations? Do you feel everything is annoying or your anger, sadness or fear last for long time? Do you feel stuck with some thoughts and you can’t stop overthinking them? Do you see these features within a member of your family? I think everyone will feel like this over the course of our lives, even it can be adaptative. However, sometimes we can struggle to find clarity and understanding , at the same time that respect both ourselves and others.
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Balwinder Hunjan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B15
I use various approaches such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Psychodynamic or Person Centred.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Do you feel that nobody understands? What or how do you change things? I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist. I work with clients from various cross-sections of the community and with a varied age group. I am culturally sensitive and understand the needs and expectations of different cultural groups. I provide a safe, confidential and empathic environment for you to discuss issues which may be affecting you. I have considerable experience working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
I use various approaches such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Psychodynamic or Person Centred.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Do you feel that nobody understands? What or how do you change things? I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist. I work with clients from various cross-sections of the community and with a varied age group. I am culturally sensitive and understand the needs and expectations of different cultural groups. I provide a safe, confidential and empathic environment for you to discuss issues which may be affecting you. I have considerable experience working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
0121 827 7766 View 0121 827 7766
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Dr Caroline Cox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Birmingham B30
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained to provide talking therapy/ counselling using a range of evidenced based psychological models, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and I draw on scientific psychological theory and psychoanalytic theory in my practice.
I work with those who are looking to improve their psychological wellbeing, lower their stress levels, find ways to manage low mood, anxiety or phobias, increase their self-esteem, or work towards personal development goals. I also work with those who may be struggling with the emotional or psychological impact of living with a health condition, such as managing fatigue and/ or pain, adjusting to diagnosis or treatment and managing difficult feelings.
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained to provide talking therapy/ counselling using a range of evidenced based psychological models, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and I draw on scientific psychological theory and psychoanalytic theory in my practice.
I work with those who are looking to improve their psychological wellbeing, lower their stress levels, find ways to manage low mood, anxiety or phobias, increase their self-esteem, or work towards personal development goals. I also work with those who may be struggling with the emotional or psychological impact of living with a health condition, such as managing fatigue and/ or pain, adjusting to diagnosis or treatment and managing difficult feelings.
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Michelle Kelly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B18
I am a qualified counsellor with a BACP Accredited qualification working to the BACP Ethical framework. My counselling is underpinned with qualifications in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, Gangs, Anger Management, Criminal Psychology and a Bsc in Adult Mental Health Nursing. I am trained Integratively but apply focus on CBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques and Humanistic Approaches. Supporting a variety of needs to help enhance the quality of life of those I support to help build resilience. I am a member of the BACP Accredited register and Accredited register for The Foundation for Infant loss.
I am a qualified counsellor with a BACP Accredited qualification working to the BACP Ethical framework. My counselling is underpinned with qualifications in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, Gangs, Anger Management, Criminal Psychology and a Bsc in Adult Mental Health Nursing. I am trained Integratively but apply focus on CBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques and Humanistic Approaches. Supporting a variety of needs to help enhance the quality of life of those I support to help build resilience. I am a member of the BACP Accredited register and Accredited register for The Foundation for Infant loss.
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Annette Lilley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B13
I integrate Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
At times we can feel overwhelmed by life events, relationships or distressing thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we believe that we are never going to feel better and lose hope that change can happen. If we have experienced long term distress we might feel that we are broken and unfixable. I can work with you to process painful experiences, help you to connect more with yourself and others to improve your relationships and to get more of what you want from life. I work in a relational way, meaning that we will focus on the relationship between us to understand more about the way you relate to others and yourself.
I integrate Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
At times we can feel overwhelmed by life events, relationships or distressing thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we believe that we are never going to feel better and lose hope that change can happen. If we have experienced long term distress we might feel that we are broken and unfixable. I can work with you to process painful experiences, help you to connect more with yourself and others to improve your relationships and to get more of what you want from life. I work in a relational way, meaning that we will focus on the relationship between us to understand more about the way you relate to others and yourself.
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MindCalm Ltd
Psychotherapist, MRes, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B16
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.
I commonly work with clients with symptoms of PTSD and/or Eating Disorders. I also work with people with other anxiety disorders and depression. People accessing my support are often looking to come to terms with traumatic events, or may be looking to overcome issues they face with eating such as restricted eating, fear of weight gain or over eating. It may also be that clients are looking for more general stress management, worry management or to address a specific phobia. Overall, however, people are often accessing therapy to achieve a particular set of goals so that they can function better and be happier in themselves.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.
I commonly work with clients with symptoms of PTSD and/or Eating Disorders. I also work with people with other anxiety disorders and depression. People accessing my support are often looking to come to terms with traumatic events, or may be looking to overcome issues they face with eating such as restricted eating, fear of weight gain or over eating. It may also be that clients are looking for more general stress management, worry management or to address a specific phobia. Overall, however, people are often accessing therapy to achieve a particular set of goals so that they can function better and be happier in themselves.
0121 817 7969 View 0121 817 7969
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Cathleen Sullivan Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B24
I use psychodynamic (how have you become the person you are now), CBT (how difficult thoughts affect your life now) and trauma -informed care (what has happened that is causing you pain now).
People come to me because they identify a need for change but may not know how to achieve it, resulting in unhappiness or unease. Following assessment, we work collaboratively to achieve their desired outcome. Problems experienced could be difficulties across the lifespan requiring an open ended approach beginning with an exploration of early life, or perhaps a current situation that requires a short-term working agreement to alleviate distress. With a flexible, creative and integrative approach, together we work to make sense of and heal the root causes of pain creating life-limiting barriers.
I use psychodynamic (how have you become the person you are now), CBT (how difficult thoughts affect your life now) and trauma -informed care (what has happened that is causing you pain now).
People come to me because they identify a need for change but may not know how to achieve it, resulting in unhappiness or unease. Following assessment, we work collaboratively to achieve their desired outcome. Problems experienced could be difficulties across the lifespan requiring an open ended approach beginning with an exploration of early life, or perhaps a current situation that requires a short-term working agreement to alleviate distress. With a flexible, creative and integrative approach, together we work to make sense of and heal the root causes of pain creating life-limiting barriers.
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Jas Dhillon
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B1
I employ techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy.
I provide empathetic and effective therapy for individuals dealing with a variety of emotional and psychological challenges. This includes helping clients manage anxiety, depression and stress, improve self-esteem and self-confidence as well as navigate complex relationship dynamics and family issues. I also offer support and guidance for those coping with grief, high levels of stress, persistent sadness and anger management issues.
I employ techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy.
I provide empathetic and effective therapy for individuals dealing with a variety of emotional and psychological challenges. This includes helping clients manage anxiety, depression and stress, improve self-esteem and self-confidence as well as navigate complex relationship dynamics and family issues. I also offer support and guidance for those coping with grief, high levels of stress, persistent sadness and anger management issues.
0121 809 5546 View 0121 809 5546
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Michael Swift
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B18
Throughout my career, I have received ongoing and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Health Psychology which allows me to provide an individual and effective treatment.
Hi, I'm Mike! I value authenticity and transparency in the therapy room. I became a therapist to empower you to make positive and lasting change. I'll be honest, I won't have all the answers, but I'm never afraid to accompany you on the journey to find them. In my practice, I am a compassionate and knowledgeable integrative psychotherapist who has worked in health care organizations for over 10 years. I mainly specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave therapy approaches for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, specific phobias, OCD and health anxiety.
Throughout my career, I have received ongoing and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Health Psychology which allows me to provide an individual and effective treatment.
Hi, I'm Mike! I value authenticity and transparency in the therapy room. I became a therapist to empower you to make positive and lasting change. I'll be honest, I won't have all the answers, but I'm never afraid to accompany you on the journey to find them. In my practice, I am a compassionate and knowledgeable integrative psychotherapist who has worked in health care organizations for over 10 years. I mainly specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave therapy approaches for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, specific phobias, OCD and health anxiety.
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Mynd Care Psychotherapies Limited
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B36  (Online Only)
Mynd Care Psychotherapies offers individualised, goal orientated Psychotherapy services such as counselling, couple's therapy for depression, CBT and EMDR. We work with all anxiety disorders, PTSD and depression. We have a diverse group of staff that can cater for people from all diverse backgrounds. We particularly encourage you to come forward if you are seeking therapy that is culturally and religiously sensitive, as this is an area of expertise and experience with the staff at our service. We offer therapy un numerous languages!
Mynd Care Psychotherapies offers individualised, goal orientated Psychotherapy services such as counselling, couple's therapy for depression, CBT and EMDR. We work with all anxiety disorders, PTSD and depression. We have a diverse group of staff that can cater for people from all diverse backgrounds. We particularly encourage you to come forward if you are seeking therapy that is culturally and religiously sensitive, as this is an area of expertise and experience with the staff at our service. We offer therapy un numerous languages!
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Maheen Syed
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B17  (Online Only)
Through an integrative blend of therapy styles, including early childhood attachment, CBT and person-centredness, I collaborate with my clients to explore their stories, unravel their challenges, and cultivate resilience.
Whether you are grappling with identity confusion, anxiety, loss, grief, big or small changes in your life, navigating cultural transitions, or seeking to integrate your diverse experiences into a cohesive narrative, our therapeutic journey together will be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and thrive.
Through an integrative blend of therapy styles, including early childhood attachment, CBT and person-centredness, I collaborate with my clients to explore their stories, unravel their challenges, and cultivate resilience.
Whether you are grappling with identity confusion, anxiety, loss, grief, big or small changes in your life, navigating cultural transitions, or seeking to integrate your diverse experiences into a cohesive narrative, our therapeutic journey together will be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and thrive.
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Dr Ed Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham B1
I draw on a breadth of additional training and experience in both private and NHS settings to work with people in a bespoke manner drawing particularly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy and EMDR .
Hi there! I specialise in working with complex emotional needs using a range of evidence based therapies. My clients have often experienced a range of adverse experiences such as trauma, neglect or emotional abuse and may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self worth, intense emotionality or difficulty in relationships. I see people for both longer term and time limited therapy. I work well with people who experience shame around their issues or experiences, who are anxious about therapy or who have found previous therapy unhelpful. I also provide supervision and training to other psychologists and institutions.
I draw on a breadth of additional training and experience in both private and NHS settings to work with people in a bespoke manner drawing particularly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy and EMDR .
Hi there! I specialise in working with complex emotional needs using a range of evidence based therapies. My clients have often experienced a range of adverse experiences such as trauma, neglect or emotional abuse and may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self worth, intense emotionality or difficulty in relationships. I see people for both longer term and time limited therapy. I work well with people who experience shame around their issues or experiences, who are anxious about therapy or who have found previous therapy unhelpful. I also provide supervision and training to other psychologists and institutions.
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Parveen Kaur
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B17
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, working in both the private and public sector. I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues. I am able to offer integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR or person centred counselling to help people move forward in their lives when they feel stuck or distressed.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, working in both the private and public sector. I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues. I am able to offer integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR or person centred counselling to help people move forward in their lives when they feel stuck or distressed.
0121 752 9130 View 0121 752 9130
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Eshmit Kaur
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
Birmingham B18
I’m trained in DBT-A, CBT Essentials & Trauma-Focussed CBT, Dyadic Arts Therapy, Children's Accelerated Trauma Training (CATT) and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy L1 & L2.
Going to therapy can be hard; having to share inner conflicts and pain can feel exposing, yet liberating. My purpose is to create an empowering environment with you for these vulnerabilities to be safely shared. At EK Therapy, my aim is to reduce barriers of access for individuals and communities that feel like care systems have not fully understood their needs. Embedded in Sikh Ethos, I value honesty, non-judgement and universal truth. “EK” in Gurmukhi means “One.” Integration of the Soul, Mind and Body means we’re able to reach a more fulfilled state and way of living.
I’m trained in DBT-A, CBT Essentials & Trauma-Focussed CBT, Dyadic Arts Therapy, Children's Accelerated Trauma Training (CATT) and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy L1 & L2.
Going to therapy can be hard; having to share inner conflicts and pain can feel exposing, yet liberating. My purpose is to create an empowering environment with you for these vulnerabilities to be safely shared. At EK Therapy, my aim is to reduce barriers of access for individuals and communities that feel like care systems have not fully understood their needs. Embedded in Sikh Ethos, I value honesty, non-judgement and universal truth. “EK” in Gurmukhi means “One.” Integration of the Soul, Mind and Body means we’re able to reach a more fulfilled state and way of living.
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Dr Cathy Ghaib
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Birmingham B1  (Online Only)
The main models I use are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I provide specialist support to adolescents and adults who are struggling with difficulties such as PTSD, childhood trauma, perinatal and postnatal difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety and depression. I also offer couples work. I use range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and attune to each individuals needs.
The main models I use are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I provide specialist support to adolescents and adults who are struggling with difficulties such as PTSD, childhood trauma, perinatal and postnatal difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety and depression. I also offer couples work. I use range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and attune to each individuals needs.
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Totam Vitam
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B13
Waitlist for new clients
I am an integrative trained counsellor - what does that mean? This means that I have taken the time to look at a number of different ways of working with clients, you may have heard of CBT, psychodynamic etc.
My name is Julie and I love living in the city, the hustle and bustle of life and human connection. I worked in hospitality management for 25 years and understand the pressures of working full time while running a business and a home. I believe that therapy should be an open space for us to come together and work out what is going on and how you can make some changes to make life better.
I am an integrative trained counsellor - what does that mean? This means that I have taken the time to look at a number of different ways of working with clients, you may have heard of CBT, psychodynamic etc.
My name is Julie and I love living in the city, the hustle and bustle of life and human connection. I worked in hospitality management for 25 years and understand the pressures of working full time while running a business and a home. I believe that therapy should be an open space for us to come together and work out what is going on and how you can make some changes to make life better.
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Peter M Turner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B24  (Online Only)
Hello my name is Pete and I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural and Person Centred therapist, with 9 years' experience in both of these forms of therapy. I also have a passion for helping people put their lives back together, which may be best described as life coaching. I'm aware people in need of this may not be in a position to pay the usual rates for Therapy and if that's you I urge you to contact me anyway, perhaps we can work something out. I am willing to work quite late if necessary though late slots are often in demand.
Hello my name is Pete and I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural and Person Centred therapist, with 9 years' experience in both of these forms of therapy. I also have a passion for helping people put their lives back together, which may be best described as life coaching. I'm aware people in need of this may not be in a position to pay the usual rates for Therapy and if that's you I urge you to contact me anyway, perhaps we can work something out. I am willing to work quite late if necessary though late slots are often in demand.
0121 827 3979 View 0121 827 3979
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Celia Frances Moore
Verified Verified
Birmingham B15
If you are looking on this website you are more than likely wanting to engage with therapy.If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood,depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern.Motivation to even get up and start the day can be difficult.Exploring these negative thoughts and moving them into a more positive outlook is key and finding the right tools to help with this, essential to success.This can be found with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and Counselling.
If you are looking on this website you are more than likely wanting to engage with therapy.If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood,depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern.Motivation to even get up and start the day can be difficult.Exploring these negative thoughts and moving them into a more positive outlook is key and finding the right tools to help with this, essential to success.This can be found with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and Counselling.
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Dr Kavita Bhalla
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Birmingham B18
I use a mixture of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Hello, and a warm welcome. I am a HCPC registered Health Psychologist with over 10 years of experience of working in physical and mental health settings. I currently work within the NHS as a Health Psychologist offering psychological therapy and in private practice. I specialise in the assessment and treatment of adults with a range of physical (long term health condition), psychological and emotional difficulties including (e.g anxiety, depression, confidence/self esteem issues).
I use a mixture of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Hello, and a warm welcome. I am a HCPC registered Health Psychologist with over 10 years of experience of working in physical and mental health settings. I currently work within the NHS as a Health Psychologist offering psychological therapy and in private practice. I specialise in the assessment and treatment of adults with a range of physical (long term health condition), psychological and emotional difficulties including (e.g anxiety, depression, confidence/self esteem issues).
0121 227 5407 View 0121 227 5407
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors

How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?

Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.