CBT
How long does it take to treat OCD with CBT?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition characterised by intrusive, anxious thoughts and repetitive behaviours or mental acts. It can be incredibly debilitating for those suffering from…
Why do you feel ‘stuck’ in your life and how can you move forward?
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in life without any real purpose or making progress? Do you feel uninspired, unmotivated and stuck in a rut?…
Mental Health Goals to Focus on for 2023
The world has been a difficult place to live in these past few years as we appear to stumble from one national crisis to another. This understandably takes its toll…
The History of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a popular psychological treatment which has been shown to be effective in treating common disorders such as anxiety and depression. CBT is not a new…
Cognitive Distortions and Thinking Errors – How Can CBT Help?
Having trouble controlling your negative thoughts? Feeling anxious or depressed and wish you could switch off those thoughts? Sometimes, it’s those thoughts, rather than a particular situation or incident that…
CBT FOR ANXIETY – HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Does CBT work for anxiety? When you suffer from anxiety, it is natural for you to want to feel better as soon as possible. Many people seek cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as…
CBT What’s It All About?
Why do people keep talking about CBT Much is written and much is talked about CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. What is it? And how does it work? What is…
Social Distancing No More
After more than a year of isolation, regularly hearing messages like “stay home and stay safe”, from 19th July 2021 some big changes are taking place. Many activities that were…
COVID-19 & CBT: How to Improve Your Mental Health
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many changes to our lives in the last few weeks, leaving many of us facing a varied array of emotions. Whether it be growing…
3 CBT activities to help you ease your anxieties
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected and that by changing one you can change the others. It’s an effective ‘talking…
How CBT Therapy Can Help Treat Phobias
Certain fears are natural and reasonable, but others seem excessive in the face of the level of danger presented. Such fears cause unnecessary pain and distress. They can undermine…
Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy More Effective Than Medication in Treating Anxiety?
The strong feelings of fear, unease and worry that are hallmarks of anxiety can have a very negative impact on your life. Making the decision to get help for anxiety…
Panic Attacks: How Can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Help?
It happened again. One minute you were trying to fall asleep, and the next thing you knew, you were sitting up straight in your bed struggling to catch your breath….