Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Randpark

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The Tapestry Counselling
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Randpark 2194
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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Dalene Rathnum
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randpark 2194
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.
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Cheryl Pruss
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randpark 2194
I see psychotherapy both as a profession and a journey, which I undertake with my client. Psychotherapy is mostly about a safe, honest relationship, a unique one, between the client/s and the therapist. This relationship provides the confidential holding space in which the client learns about him/herself, how to trust, not just the therapist, but the self, and how to repair that which was damaged by life, either past or present, and how to head into the future. It empowers you to experience a growing sense of worth, better coping skills, and a personal sense of integration.
I see psychotherapy both as a profession and a journey, which I undertake with my client. Psychotherapy is mostly about a safe, honest relationship, a unique one, between the client/s and the therapist. This relationship provides the confidential holding space in which the client learns about him/herself, how to trust, not just the therapist, but the self, and how to repair that which was damaged by life, either past or present, and how to head into the future. It empowers you to experience a growing sense of worth, better coping skills, and a personal sense of integration.
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Carol Anne Nader
Psychologist, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randpark 2194
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
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Dr. Phillipa Haine
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Blairgowrie 2194
My therapy style is non-judgemental and collaborative; creating a warm, trusting and authentic space where clients can explore new insights into themselves while being equipped with skills to bring about constructive change and alleviate distress. Whilst I am guided by evidence-based psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), I acknowledge that mental health is multifaceted and subsequently my approach is strengths-based and holistic. This includes acknowledging the connection between the mind and body and thus considering the role of mental, physical and social factors on overall health and wellbeing.
My therapy style is non-judgemental and collaborative; creating a warm, trusting and authentic space where clients can explore new insights into themselves while being equipped with skills to bring about constructive change and alleviate distress. Whilst I am guided by evidence-based psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), I acknowledge that mental health is multifaceted and subsequently my approach is strengths-based and holistic. This includes acknowledging the connection between the mind and body and thus considering the role of mental, physical and social factors on overall health and wellbeing.
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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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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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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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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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Siyabonga Ntshangase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
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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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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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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Reginald Mpho Mahlatji
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2194
My expertise lies in psychodynamic theories, complemented by adaptability in CBT.
In my practice, I work with a diverse range of clients navigating complex life challenges. From adolescents grappling with identity crises to university students balancing academic pressures, social expectations, and personal growth into adulthood, to young professionals juggling the demands of the corporate and work world. I also assist individuals grappling with depression, grief, suicidality, anxiety, substance use, and low self-esteem, as well as those coping with the enduring impacts of trauma. Furthermore, I help individuals overcome relationship challenges and cultivate healthier connections. My approach is client-centred.
My expertise lies in psychodynamic theories, complemented by adaptability in CBT.
In my practice, I work with a diverse range of clients navigating complex life challenges. From adolescents grappling with identity crises to university students balancing academic pressures, social expectations, and personal growth into adulthood, to young professionals juggling the demands of the corporate and work world. I also assist individuals grappling with depression, grief, suicidality, anxiety, substance use, and low self-esteem, as well as those coping with the enduring impacts of trauma. Furthermore, I help individuals overcome relationship challenges and cultivate healthier connections. My approach is client-centred.
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Tana Silver
Registered Counsellor, MPsych, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg North 2188
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
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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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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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Sambesiwe Flatela
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
I work from an integrative approach, which means that I predominantly draw techniques from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused therapy.
I am passionate about mental health and helping clients attain psychological well-being. I create a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe space for you to explore your concerns. I will work collaboratively with you as I believe that you are the expert in your life. My role is to facilitate the therapeutic process and help you reach your goals.
I work from an integrative approach, which means that I predominantly draw techniques from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused therapy.
I am passionate about mental health and helping clients attain psychological well-being. I create a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe space for you to explore your concerns. I will work collaboratively with you as I believe that you are the expert in your life. My role is to facilitate the therapeutic process and help you reach your goals.
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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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JustLive Coaching & Counselling-JustLive (Pty) Ltd
General Counsellor, MPsych, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Linden 2104  (Online Only)
My life coaching includes teaching materials, documentation, & cognitive behavioural tools for self-improvement.
I am a Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach - outgoing, flamboyant & caring describes some of my attributes. I’m passionate about people, their development, education and training, life coaching, empowerment, life enrichment & motivation. Additional to loving people, I love art, & simplicity & adore animals & nature. I balance my life by running & hiking, being a book enthusiast, obsessed nature lover, & passionate about my family.
My life coaching includes teaching materials, documentation, & cognitive behavioural tools for self-improvement.
I am a Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach - outgoing, flamboyant & caring describes some of my attributes. I’m passionate about people, their development, education and training, life coaching, empowerment, life enrichment & motivation. Additional to loving people, I love art, & simplicity & adore animals & nature. I balance my life by running & hiking, being a book enthusiast, obsessed nature lover, & passionate about my family.
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Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg North 2153
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, 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.