WHAT IS CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is active, directive, structured, problem-focussed and collaborative therapy. It helps you to further develop resources you already have, and develop new skills and strategies to improve relationships with others, and with yourself.

The emphasis is on skill-building to facilitate self-empowerment and maintenance of gains.

The psycho-educational nature of Cognitive Behavioural therapy works to provide the client with the tools to cope effectively with problems both now and in the future.

Some common CBT treatment goals involve developing negotiation skills, developing communication skills, controlling thoughts, identifying destructive thinking and developing constructive thinking patterns, assertiveness skills, decision making and relaxation skills.

This style of therapy is effective in alleviating feelings of depression, anxiety, worry, stress, dealing with traumatic events, behaviour problems, and relationship difficulties.