What is CBT?

Cognitive behaviour theory assumes that problems in living are maintained by patterns of thinking, feeling (both mental and physical) and behaviour that occurs in different situations. Cognitive behaviour therapists work with their clients to develop an understanding of problems by noticing unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Therapy progresses by active engagement in strategies to break unhelpful links and by testing out new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is known as a structured, time-limited therapy, and it is a client’s goals and progress towards them that drives the process.

What can CBT help me with?

CBT has a strong evidence base and it can be useful for a whole host of problems. Some of the problems for which you can receive CBT at The Goddard Clinic are listed below (but note that this is not an exhaustive list).

• Agoraphobia
• Assertiveness
• Bereavement
• Body Dysmorphia
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Health anxiety
• Life Adjustment
• Low self-esteem
• Medically unexplained symptoms
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Pain management
• Panic attacks
• Personality Disorder
• Phobias
• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Problems related to Autism/Aspergers
• Relationship difficulties
• Self harm
• Sleep difficulties
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Stress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Trauma
• Trichotillomania

Useful links:

British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

www.babcp.com