Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Cresta

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The Tapestry Counselling
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Cresta 2118
I am able to work with someone through Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused and Group Therapy.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
I am able to work with someone through Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused and Group Therapy.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
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daline lagesse
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cresta 2118
The world is changing. We all have pivotal moments in our lives as part of our changing world. In these moments we are surrounded by an infinite number of possibilities. Most of us strive to live happy and peaceful lives, but pivotal moments are full of mental and emotional issues that can knock us off balance and keep us stuck or in a place of suffering.
The world is changing. We all have pivotal moments in our lives as part of our changing world. In these moments we are surrounded by an infinite number of possibilities. Most of us strive to live happy and peaceful lives, but pivotal moments are full of mental and emotional issues that can knock us off balance and keep us stuck or in a place of suffering.
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Psychological and People Transformation Services
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cresta 2118
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
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Nevern Subermoney
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cresta 2118  (Online Only)
I am motivated to help those who want some kind of change in their life, but are struggling to know how to get unstuck. I also have experience dealing with a comprehensive range of mental disorders, but I have special interests in stress, anxiety, addictions and mood disorders.
I am motivated to help those who want some kind of change in their life, but are struggling to know how to get unstuck. I also have experience dealing with a comprehensive range of mental disorders, but I have special interests in stress, anxiety, addictions and mood disorders.
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Deanne Pickworth
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
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Gizella Harding
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
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Ryan's Counselling & Wellness
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194  (Online Only)
When I consider my approach, I mainly employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, treatment model, but also work with other modalities, depending on client needs, and problems that they may have.
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
When I consider my approach, I mainly employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, treatment model, but also work with other modalities, depending on client needs, and problems that they may have.
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
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Oasis Mental Wellness Hub
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
Utilising various modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behaviour.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to enhance their emotional well-being, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. They face various challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our clients strive for personal growth, healthier relationships, and a balanced life. They value a supportive and understanding environment where they can express themselves freely. We cater to a diverse clientele with services offered in Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, Afrikaans, English, and Tswana, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving quality care
Utilising various modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behaviour.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to enhance their emotional well-being, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. They face various challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our clients strive for personal growth, healthier relationships, and a balanced life. They value a supportive and understanding environment where they can express themselves freely. We cater to a diverse clientele with services offered in Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, Afrikaans, English, and Tswana, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving quality care
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Anelise Kennedy
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Linden 2195
Therapeutic solutions are dovetailed according to their needs, working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Systems Theory and Psycho Dynamic Perspectives.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
Therapeutic solutions are dovetailed according to their needs, working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Systems Theory and Psycho Dynamic Perspectives.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
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Milani Wellness Services
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I have a Social Work degree (UCT) and BA Honours in Psychology (Unisa).I work with adults,children who have experienced trauma, life adjustment issues and children who are experiencing trauma either from sexual abuse and those with difficulty coping with divorce or separation of parents. I work holistically with both parents and children. When working with adults I use various modalities namely cognitive behavior therapy, brief therapy solution and narrative therapy. I work collaboratively with clients using the strength based approach to empower them with tools to be self reliant and reach their optimum level of functioning.
I have a Social Work degree (UCT) and BA Honours in Psychology (Unisa).I work with adults,children who have experienced trauma, life adjustment issues and children who are experiencing trauma either from sexual abuse and those with difficulty coping with divorce or separation of parents. I work holistically with both parents and children. When working with adults I use various modalities namely cognitive behavior therapy, brief therapy solution and narrative therapy. I work collaboratively with clients using the strength based approach to empower them with tools to be self reliant and reach their optimum level of functioning.
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TM Counselling - Fourways
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2194
Drawing from a diverse array of theoretical orientations, including person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and brain-based approaches, I utilise an eclectic framework.
In facing the daily challenges encountered by children, teens, and adults—such as low moods, anxiety, grief, and helplessness—I am here to offer support. I aim to serve as a knowledgeable and compassionate ally, guiding individuals through the complexities of their lives. In my practice, lies a deep appreciation for the nuances of human experience and the importance of individualised care. I am dedicated to investing the time and effort necessary to help my clients untangle their challenges and develop tailored solutions that resonate with their unique circumstances. Central to my approach is the promotion of self-compassion.
Drawing from a diverse array of theoretical orientations, including person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and brain-based approaches, I utilise an eclectic framework.
In facing the daily challenges encountered by children, teens, and adults—such as low moods, anxiety, grief, and helplessness—I am here to offer support. I aim to serve as a knowledgeable and compassionate ally, guiding individuals through the complexities of their lives. In my practice, lies a deep appreciation for the nuances of human experience and the importance of individualised care. I am dedicated to investing the time and effort necessary to help my clients untangle their challenges and develop tailored solutions that resonate with their unique circumstances. Central to my approach is the promotion of self-compassion.
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Eugine Zitha
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Randburg 2169
My approach is predominantly Systemic, with a variety of other approaches including; Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.
I am Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Roodepoort. I offer Psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I aim to provide a safe space for adolescence and adults, to navigate through difficult life challenges and to provide support using a nonjudgemental stance and compassion
My approach is predominantly Systemic, with a variety of other approaches including; Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.
I am Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Roodepoort. I offer Psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I aim to provide a safe space for adolescence and adults, to navigate through difficult life challenges and to provide support using a nonjudgemental stance and compassion
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Fran Webster
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
My primary focus is conceptualising an individual holistically, choosing my therapeutic interventions from modalities that I am competent in such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, BWRT, Play & sandtray therapy.
I work with children from two years, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.
My primary focus is conceptualising an individual holistically, choosing my therapeutic interventions from modalities that I am competent in such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, BWRT, Play & sandtray therapy.
I work with children from two years, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.
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Trix O'Callaghan
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg West 2194
In individual therapy I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT).
I work in a multi-disciplinary practice and offer services in English and Afrikaans. I draw on a variety of therapy models to facilitate growth and healing in a safe and compassionate therapeutic space. My special interests are couples counseling and adult individual therapy.
In individual therapy I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT).
I work in a multi-disciplinary practice and offer services in English and Afrikaans. I draw on a variety of therapy models to facilitate growth and healing in a safe and compassionate therapeutic space. My special interests are couples counseling and adult individual therapy.
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Nicole Lizelle Whiteman
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Northcliff 2195
I am the Founder and Director of Home of Psychology, a private practice dedicated to providing low-cost but yet quality psychological services to everyone. I work with adults, children and adolescents, individually, as a family or as a couple. My approach is collaborative and I maintain an holistic approach when working with clients, making use of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Imago principles and systems family approach. My aim is to help each individual reach their full potential and guide them to cope better with everyday life problems.
I am the Founder and Director of Home of Psychology, a private practice dedicated to providing low-cost but yet quality psychological services to everyone. I work with adults, children and adolescents, individually, as a family or as a couple. My approach is collaborative and I maintain an holistic approach when working with clients, making use of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Imago principles and systems family approach. My aim is to help each individual reach their full potential and guide them to cope better with everyday life problems.
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Irene Hatzipapas
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
I integrate elements from numerous approaches including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy and BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy).
My passion is to help individuals to cope and adapt to the continuous changing world, in order to perform optimally in their communities and work place. My aim is to offer individuals and couples a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where change and meaning can be explored and facilitated.
I integrate elements from numerous approaches including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy and BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy).
My passion is to help individuals to cope and adapt to the continuous changing world, in order to perform optimally in their communities and work place. My aim is to offer individuals and couples a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where change and meaning can be explored and facilitated.
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Conscious Psychology - Deepesh Dayal
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125  (Online Only)
I have trained in an interdisciplinary way, with practical experience in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), the humanistic approach, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), as well as in working with sexually and gender-diverse people.
Hi, I’m Deepesh Dayal, a Counselling Psychologist at Conscious Psychology, offering online therapy. My career was initially in the education field, and from the start of my professional career, I have always been an active community volunteer, across a range of different community projects. This ignited a deep interest in helping people, and pursuing a new path, to become a practising counselling psychologist.
I have trained in an interdisciplinary way, with practical experience in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), the humanistic approach, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), as well as in working with sexually and gender-diverse people.
Hi, I’m Deepesh Dayal, a Counselling Psychologist at Conscious Psychology, offering online therapy. My career was initially in the education field, and from the start of my professional career, I have always been an active community volunteer, across a range of different community projects. This ignited a deep interest in helping people, and pursuing a new path, to become a practising counselling psychologist.
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Dr. Sonia Joubert
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Linden 2104
My approach to therapy is flexible and I draw on the strengths of different approaches to therapy such as CBT, neuropsychology and Creativity to meet my client's individual needs.
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my client towards sterling approaches and solutions for their problems. The latter addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, other personal issues, relationship and work challenges. I believe that for every difficulty there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients hope for the future!
My approach to therapy is flexible and I draw on the strengths of different approaches to therapy such as CBT, neuropsychology and Creativity to meet my client's individual needs.
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my client towards sterling approaches and solutions for their problems. The latter addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, other personal issues, relationship and work challenges. I believe that for every difficulty there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients hope for the future!
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Kgomotso Quentinne Masokoane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2194
I also use CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in order to foster positive and long-term change.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Work stress getting to you? Thinking of a career change but not sure where to start? I am here to help you. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and teens. It is my passion to assist individuals develop themselves by equipping them with skills that they can easily apply to their daily lives in order to tackle work-life issues that can cause distress in their daily lives. I am versatile in that I can offer therapy in English, seSotho, SeTswana and isiZulu.
I also use CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in order to foster positive and long-term change.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Work stress getting to you? Thinking of a career change but not sure where to start? I am here to help you. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and teens. It is my passion to assist individuals develop themselves by equipping them with skills that they can easily apply to their daily lives in order to tackle work-life issues that can cause distress in their daily lives. I am versatile in that I can offer therapy in English, seSotho, SeTswana and isiZulu.
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Siyabonga Ntshangase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191  (Online Only)
I work mostly using skills from CBT, Gestalt, and multiple approaches that are suitable to working with individuals.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
I work mostly using skills from CBT, Gestalt, and multiple approaches that are suitable to working with individuals.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
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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.