Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Westbury

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Kathryn Dugdale
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13
I also use other approaches in my work such as transactional analysis, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational enhancement therapy.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
I also use other approaches in my work such as transactional analysis, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational enhancement therapy.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
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Craig Lilburn
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13
I work first and foremost with the Person-Centred approach, however, when I see fit I bring in a range of models and theories such as CBT, Existential, Transactional Analysis etc.
The decision to look for a counsellor is a huge step and one which I feel should be commended.I provide a safe space in which you are listened to, understood and not judged. My aim is to encourage self-understanding and hope.  There are of course various reasons for choosing to go to counselling. In my sessions, I respect the uniqueness of each individual. Our focus will be on the areas that matter to you and what you would like to achieve. I believe that therapeutic change comes from having our feelings validated and explored in a friendly, safe and empathetic environment.
I work first and foremost with the Person-Centred approach, however, when I see fit I bring in a range of models and theories such as CBT, Existential, Transactional Analysis etc.
The decision to look for a counsellor is a huge step and one which I feel should be commended.I provide a safe space in which you are listened to, understood and not judged. My aim is to encourage self-understanding and hope.  There are of course various reasons for choosing to go to counselling. In my sessions, I respect the uniqueness of each individual. Our focus will be on the areas that matter to you and what you would like to achieve. I believe that therapeutic change comes from having our feelings validated and explored in a friendly, safe and empathetic environment.
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Karen Tate
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13  (Online Only)
Usually 8-16 weekly sessions of CBT are recommended, depending on the difficulties you are experiencing.
I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, experienced in treating anxiety, depression and PTSD. If you want to find ways to think and do things differently to feel better, then CBT could be right for you. Together, in a safe and structured way, we will make sense of what may be keeping you stuck and empower you to learn strategies to work towards your own goals. This could involve learning new coping techniques, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, or experimenting with different ways of doing things. By the end of therapy you should have new tools to be able to live your life differently.
Usually 8-16 weekly sessions of CBT are recommended, depending on the difficulties you are experiencing.
I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, experienced in treating anxiety, depression and PTSD. If you want to find ways to think and do things differently to feel better, then CBT could be right for you. Together, in a safe and structured way, we will make sense of what may be keeping you stuck and empower you to learn strategies to work towards your own goals. This could involve learning new coping techniques, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, or experimenting with different ways of doing things. By the end of therapy you should have new tools to be able to live your life differently.
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Women's Time Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13
I am qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Certified Integrative Embodied Therapist who supports women with the wide range of issues women encounter through all phases of life, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I am qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Certified Integrative Embodied Therapist who supports women with the wide range of issues women encounter through all phases of life, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
07588 730928 View 07588 730928
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Edmund James Britton
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13  (Online Only)
Hello friend. My name is Ed and I am a licensed therapist with over 3 years of professional work experience both online and in person. I help clients who experience anxiety and stress, depression, over-thinking and rumination, low motivation, jealousy-related issues, relationship problems, hurt, shame and guilt, as well as low self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence. I have traveled the world and we humans are the same the world over; emotional beings. If you want to understand your feelings and how to respond to them in a manner that reduces the impact they have on your every-day life, please contact me.
Hello friend. My name is Ed and I am a licensed therapist with over 3 years of professional work experience both online and in person. I help clients who experience anxiety and stress, depression, over-thinking and rumination, low motivation, jealousy-related issues, relationship problems, hurt, shame and guilt, as well as low self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence. I have traveled the world and we humans are the same the world over; emotional beings. If you want to understand your feelings and how to respond to them in a manner that reduces the impact they have on your every-day life, please contact me.
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Jo Fear
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13
It’s not easy being a person. Life can be challenging, hard, complex, traumatic and stressful. Perhaps you are trying to understand yourself, your patterns of behaviours or process your past pain and live more of the life you choose for yourself moving forward. You might be experiencing some changes in life or simply want to talk to someone unconnected to your life, with the reassurance of confidentiality. We are all uniquely different as are our experiences in life. As your counsellor I will respectfully tailor the sessions to meet your unique needs.
It’s not easy being a person. Life can be challenging, hard, complex, traumatic and stressful. Perhaps you are trying to understand yourself, your patterns of behaviours or process your past pain and live more of the life you choose for yourself moving forward. You might be experiencing some changes in life or simply want to talk to someone unconnected to your life, with the reassurance of confidentiality. We are all uniquely different as are our experiences in life. As your counsellor I will respectfully tailor the sessions to meet your unique needs.
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Rosie Burns
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Westbury BA13
I have a lot of experience with anxiety, both personally and professionally, and I know that it can often be misunderstood. Anxiety can be exhausting, and stand in the way of the life you want to live. Whether you're experiencing panic attacks, avoiding things you want to do, or just feeling overwhelmed, counselling can help you to break the cycle of anxiety. I have always felt that the most important part of my role as a counsellor is to help you feel comfy and safe. That way, you can relax and share your story without worrying about being judged or misunderstood, and we can work together to find the solutions that work for you.
I have a lot of experience with anxiety, both personally and professionally, and I know that it can often be misunderstood. Anxiety can be exhausting, and stand in the way of the life you want to live. Whether you're experiencing panic attacks, avoiding things you want to do, or just feeling overwhelmed, counselling can help you to break the cycle of anxiety. I have always felt that the most important part of my role as a counsellor is to help you feel comfy and safe. That way, you can relax and share your story without worrying about being judged or misunderstood, and we can work together to find the solutions that work for you.
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Call Me Al Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbury BA13
Who am I? You can of course, call me Al! I’m an integrative therapist working with Individuals and Couples, I don’t practice one “Brand” of therapy, I bring many trains of thought from the therapeutic world, tailored to your needs. I am human first, therapist second. I love keeping myself active physically through fitness and sports as well as mentally through art and sometimes photography.
Who am I? You can of course, call me Al! I’m an integrative therapist working with Individuals and Couples, I don’t practice one “Brand” of therapy, I bring many trains of thought from the therapeutic world, tailored to your needs. I am human first, therapist second. I love keeping myself active physically through fitness and sports as well as mentally through art and sometimes photography.
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Dr Emma Hartley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Devizes SN10
I hold therapy accreditations with the BABCP (British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy) and EMDR Association.
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related mental health conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
I hold therapy accreditations with the BABCP (British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy) and EMDR Association.
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related mental health conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Dr Flora Wilson - Wilson Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Melksham SN12
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
I specialise in working with adults who are living with the impact of long-term physical health conditions. I have many years' experience of working in specialist health services for a range difficulties, including chronic pain, chronic fatigue (ME/CFS and Long Covid), respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, and diabetes. When you are diagnosed with a long-term health condition, this can often lead to significant life changes. I am experienced in supporting people to process the feelings of loss, low mood, or anxiety that can accompany these changes, and to better manage their physical and psychological wellbeing.
I am trained in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
I specialise in working with adults who are living with the impact of long-term physical health conditions. I have many years' experience of working in specialist health services for a range difficulties, including chronic pain, chronic fatigue (ME/CFS and Long Covid), respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, and diabetes. When you are diagnosed with a long-term health condition, this can often lead to significant life changes. I am experienced in supporting people to process the feelings of loss, low mood, or anxiety that can accompany these changes, and to better manage their physical and psychological wellbeing.
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Dr Isobel Scaife
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Holt BA14
With over 1000 hours clinical practice in a variety of settings and a commitment to evidence-based practice I incorporate humanisitic, CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive analytic therapy models.
As a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HCPC, I recognise that there is not one approach to therapy that will suit everyone. Taking the first step to access therapy can be a nerve-wracking process. The most important indicator of therapeutic success is the relationship between client and therapist so do get in touch for a free phone consultation to see if I am the right therapist for you.
With over 1000 hours clinical practice in a variety of settings and a commitment to evidence-based practice I incorporate humanisitic, CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive analytic therapy models.
As a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HCPC, I recognise that there is not one approach to therapy that will suit everyone. Taking the first step to access therapy can be a nerve-wracking process. The most important indicator of therapeutic success is the relationship between client and therapist so do get in touch for a free phone consultation to see if I am the right therapist for you.
01249 477442 View 01249 477442
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Sam Cunnington
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Warminster BA12
Using CBT/REBT as my main approach I also incorporate ACT & CFT, sessions help validate how you feel, unpick negative beliefs that underpin your emotions and develop new beliefs & behaviours to help you.
A space for change, So often we feel that nothing will change, that we’ll always feel this way, so often we focus on the things we can't control, but change is possible. Do you feel that areas in your life are becoming overwhelming? impacting on your ability to function & engage with everyday life & enjoyments? are you feeling on a loop of intense emotions, coping strategies that only work temporarily, but not understanding the root cause of how & why you may be thinking & reacting in this way? are you now feeling that enough is enough something needs to change
Using CBT/REBT as my main approach I also incorporate ACT & CFT, sessions help validate how you feel, unpick negative beliefs that underpin your emotions and develop new beliefs & behaviours to help you.
A space for change, So often we feel that nothing will change, that we’ll always feel this way, so often we focus on the things we can't control, but change is possible. Do you feel that areas in your life are becoming overwhelming? impacting on your ability to function & engage with everyday life & enjoyments? are you feeling on a loop of intense emotions, coping strategies that only work temporarily, but not understanding the root cause of how & why you may be thinking & reacting in this way? are you now feeling that enough is enough something needs to change
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Phil Bruce
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Trowbridge BA14
I originally trained in CBT but have specialised now in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and integrate Internal Family Systems to focus on the attachment relationship with clients, helping them see that they are not a problem but that there are just different parts of them trying to cope with what they have experienced in life.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationships with others, or have you experienced events in childhood or as an adult which are impacting you now? Have you experienced therapy where you felt your needs were not adequately met or you were being "fitted into a box? Did therapy just focus on the here and now? CBT can be a very successful therapy but in some services it can leave people feeling like they are failing and not focusing on what they want to. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and feeling safe in therapy is essential for progress and this is at the centre of my work.
I originally trained in CBT but have specialised now in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and integrate Internal Family Systems to focus on the attachment relationship with clients, helping them see that they are not a problem but that there are just different parts of them trying to cope with what they have experienced in life.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationships with others, or have you experienced events in childhood or as an adult which are impacting you now? Have you experienced therapy where you felt your needs were not adequately met or you were being "fitted into a box? Did therapy just focus on the here and now? CBT can be a very successful therapy but in some services it can leave people feeling like they are failing and not focusing on what they want to. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and feeling safe in therapy is essential for progress and this is at the centre of my work.
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Three Counties Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Warminster BA12
My approach is integrative, including CBT and Mindfulness, meaning that I use skills from my varied training to suit the client's need.
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
My approach is integrative, including CBT and Mindfulness, meaning that I use skills from my varied training to suit the client's need.
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
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Pamela Humphryes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10  (Online Only)
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies ( CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies ( CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
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Kathryn Tiffanie Wood-Heath
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Holt BA14
I work as an Integrative Therapist where I use different theories such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Object Relations therapy and Person-Centred therapy to tailor my approach.
Hello, thank you for exploring through my profile. I am a counsellor who specialises in helping people who are going through tough transitions in their lives and their relationships. Are you going through a difficult move? Are you going off to university, changing careers or are moving into retirement? Are you navigating through a tough relationship, trying to make sense of online dating or going through a divorce? I am passionate about helping people work through the anxiety that major life changes can bring, and I help them to clear up the fog of confusion.
I work as an Integrative Therapist where I use different theories such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Object Relations therapy and Person-Centred therapy to tailor my approach.
Hello, thank you for exploring through my profile. I am a counsellor who specialises in helping people who are going through tough transitions in their lives and their relationships. Are you going through a difficult move? Are you going off to university, changing careers or are moving into retirement? Are you navigating through a tough relationship, trying to make sense of online dating or going through a divorce? I am passionate about helping people work through the anxiety that major life changes can bring, and I help them to clear up the fog of confusion.
01327 223907 View 01327 223907
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Eleanor Smith
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Trowbridge BA14  (Online Only)
 I also draw from other modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic (Jungian) and Humanistic approaches.
My specialisms include working with sexual identity, pleasure, pornography use, relational dynamics, sex work, connection, intimacy, sexual violence, cultural and/or religious tension, belonging, addiction, life transitions, uprootedness and expatriation, as well as bereavement, living with life-limiting illness, and personal crises, to name a few. I have additional experience working with young adults and teenagers (over 18s), especially those struggling with life transitions, drug use, their sense of belonging, bullying and/or identity.
 I also draw from other modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic (Jungian) and Humanistic approaches.
My specialisms include working with sexual identity, pleasure, pornography use, relational dynamics, sex work, connection, intimacy, sexual violence, cultural and/or religious tension, belonging, addiction, life transitions, uprootedness and expatriation, as well as bereavement, living with life-limiting illness, and personal crises, to name a few. I have additional experience working with young adults and teenagers (over 18s), especially those struggling with life transitions, drug use, their sense of belonging, bullying and/or identity.
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Samantha Swallow
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Frome BA11
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
01749 608308 View 01749 608308
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Rex Woodhouse
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bath BA11
As a CBT specialist, my role is to help you develop the necessary emotional resiliency through understanding and practical skills.
I work with clients who typically feel emotionally trapped, oscillating between extremes. For instance, a client with fragile confidence or who struggles with anxiety and shame might isolate themselves socially or avoid taking risks in their career in an attempt to find relief. As their lives feel more restricted, they may have a strong urge to escape the way they feel by further isolating or making drastic changes. Clients seek therapy to break these unhelpful patterns, develop trust in their supportive inner voice, and find more meaningful than reactive change.
As a CBT specialist, my role is to help you develop the necessary emotional resiliency through understanding and practical skills.
I work with clients who typically feel emotionally trapped, oscillating between extremes. For instance, a client with fragile confidence or who struggles with anxiety and shame might isolate themselves socially or avoid taking risks in their career in an attempt to find relief. As their lives feel more restricted, they may have a strong urge to escape the way they feel by further isolating or making drastic changes. Clients seek therapy to break these unhelpful patterns, develop trust in their supportive inner voice, and find more meaningful than reactive change.
020 3772 4905 View 020 3772 4905
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Michelle Thatcher
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frome BA11
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
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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.