Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Evidence-based therapy, helping you to identify the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours by challenging negative cycles. CBT enables individuals to shift their viewpoints and cultivate healthier coping mechanisms.

Joelle Connell

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPHIST

Is CBT for me?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a transformative approach that empowers clients to unravel the intricate connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Particularly effective for those grappling with anxiety and depression, CBT encourages individuals to confront and challenge negative thought patterns, fostering a healthier mindset and more adaptive coping strategies. Through structured sessions, clients learn to navigate their emotional landscape, ultimately paving the way for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Graded Exposure is a powerful technique within cognitive behavioural therapy designed to gradually help clients confront their fears in a structured and supportive manner. By creating a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking situations, individuals can start with less intimidating tasks, allowing them to build confidence and resilience as they progress towards facing more challenging fears. This gradual approach not only reduces the feeling of overwhelm but also empowers clients to take control of their anxiety, transforming their relationship with fear over time and fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being.

Behavioural activation is a transformative strategy within the realm of cognitive behavioural therapy that encourages individuals to re-engage with life by connecting actions to improved mood and well-being. Often, when depression takes hold, it can create a cycle of inactivity and withdrawal, further deepening feelings of sadness and hopelessness. By identifying and scheduling meaningful activities, clients can break this cycle, fostering a sense of purpose and accomplishment. This proactive approach not only helps to elevate mood but also empowers individuals to rediscover joy in everyday moments, ultimately paving the way towards lasting emotional resilience and fulfilment.

What to expect in a CBT session?

CBT sessions usually take place weekly. They begin with setting an agenda for the session, which usually involves reviewing homework from the previous session, a brief check-in, focus of the session and they end by setting homework for the next week. Homework is an essential part of CBT. To ensure the best results, it is helpful to carry out the homework tasks. This can help reinforce what you learnt during the session. Depending on the stage of therapy, the focus of the session may range from psycho-education (of anxiety/depression), completing a time-line of life events, learning about the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, negative cycles, breaking negative cycles, coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques including breathing exercises, mindfulness and distraction techniques to name a few techniques.

CBT sessions predominantly focus on present day difficulties including anxiety and depression.

SPECIALTIES:

Depression and anxiety

Physical / Emotional Intimacy

Food and eating issues

Suffering a traumatic event

Grief and Loss

Identity issues

Relationship challenges

Many more life stituations

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