Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in London

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you make sense of problems and build a tool kit of strategies so you can feel empowered and capable when dealing with life’s challenges.

What is CBT?

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy in which your therapist shows you how negative interactions between feelings, thoughts and behaviours fuel your problems. Your CBT therapist will work alongside you to help you learn alternative thinking patterns and behaviours which can help you improve the way you feel. CBT therapy focuses mostly on how you think and behave now, rather than on past issues. We provide CBT at several convenient locations across the city including Central London near Oxford Circus, and London City near Bank & Liverpool Street. We also offer CBT online.

CBT Therapy Reviews

Free from Anxiety – Finally Able to be Myself
I have struggled with anxiety for my entire life and when I first met with Judy I thought she would help me manage it but I would never be able to overcome it. With Judy’s help I would no longer consider myself an anxious person… Therapy is much more than talking to someone… it has allowed me to finally be myself, without anxiety preventing me from doing things or making me act in ways that I am ashamed of…. Read More
A Young Professional
Anger Management – Solving Relationship Problems
I contacted Maggie after I felt my reactions to small irritations were getting out of hand, particularly in my relationship with my partner. I was anxious, angry and upset a lot of the time which was unlike anything I’d experienced before. I saw Maggie for a few months…. I feel like my old self again now, more in control of my emotions, confident and happy… I learned not to let… Read More
Consultant
Better Able to Cope with Anxiety & OCD
Amanda was able to help me think through a lot of thoughts that made me feel extremely stuck and hopeless at the time. It’s not a quick fix but with the will to put in mechanisms that Amanda gave me and realisations that I was able to have through therapy, I am doing much better and am able to cope with my anxiety and OCD a lot better… the whole experience was a process but one that I will continue with confidence… Read More
Asuka (Digital Designer)
Beating Depression – Regaining Self Confidence
I first came to see Maggie when every area of my life seemed to be going wrong, and I felt I wanted to take control and turn things around. Maggie helped me to do that. I can honestly say I now feel happy the majority of the time and if I don’t, I know how to deal with it. I now realise that you have options, and that it is within your own power to change things around. I am very grateful to Maggie for helping me to…. Read More
Lawyer
Anger Management
I had a problem with anger made more difficult by lockdown – after a number of excellent sessions with Maggie, I had an understanding of my triggers and what to do to try and manage them. A really great help – I cannot recommend her more strongly. Read More
CEO/Business Owner
Learn Techniques to Help with Anxiety, Depression & Addiction
I found my time in therapy with Judy a very positive experience… I suffer from generalised anxiety, social anxiety, depression and porn addiction… I tried other therapists a couple of times for several months which didn’t help, but I could tell in the first session Judy was likely to be able to help me. It’s important to find the right therapist for you. I’m able to look forward to things again and…. The things I found most helpful about therapy with Judy were…. Read More
Anger, Self-Doubt, Relationship Problems
We set clear goals and achieved them which disproved my thoughts that therapy was a waste of money/I’d be strung along forever making marginal or temporary improvements…. The techniques and clarity that I have gained have ended the constant mental battle for all of the issues that I felt I had… Read More
Anonymous
Help to Turn Your Life Around

​​Karen has helped me turn my life around. From a complete relationship knot and career uncertainty, Karen unlocked my thoughts and guided me through making decisions about my future. Even though I had open conversations with friends, it was Karen’s expertise and guidance that really made me see clearly the path ahead. She prepared me for… Read More

Anonymous
Improving Self Confidence
Working with Amanda has been a really positive and transformative experience. She got what I needed straight away and through incisive but gentle questioning helped me change the way I think about so many things. If you are thinking about talking to a therapist, I would encourage you to go for it! Read More
Publisher
Career & Life Coaching
I initially sought out a life or career coach as I felt stuck in a toxic situation at work…I have seen a number of therapists over the years and definitely felt this was the best experience I have had. I really appreciated Maggie’s combination of empathy and practicality, an investment that has truly paid off… working on a psychological level to understand the situation and other dynamics…really helped me navigate…. Read More
Partnership Development Manager

The Benefits of CBT Therapy

  • Turn negative thoughts to balanced, positive thoughts
  • Learn strategies to confidently deal with life’s challenges
  • Improve your problem solving skills
  • Feel better about yourself, your relationships, and life in general
  • Enhance your perspective and open up more choice
  • Take action in your life instead of feeling stuck in avoidance behaviours
  • Stop behaving in ways that make you feel bad

How Does CBT Therapy Work?

Your therapist will work with you to help you:

  • Make sense of overwhelming problems by breaking them down into small parts
  • Establish achievable goals that you want from your therapy
  • Develop new thinking and behaviour patterns
  • Develop skills and strategies for problem solving
  • End your CBT therapy sessions when you feel you’ve achieved your goals

KlearMinds’ Unique CBT Therapy Approach

At KlearMinds, our CBT therapists in London use integrated cognitive behavioural therapy to help you understand the root of your problem and how to make changes that will last. Since some people find that symptoms can reoccur after a course of CBT alone, we combine CBT with other therapies to help you achieve changes you can maintain, for life.

If you feel ready to change things so you can create the life you really want, KlearMinds integrated psychotherapy and CBT can help you.

Find a CBT Therapist

Maggie Morrow Award Winning Therapist

Maggie Morrow

Award Winning Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Accred)

Maggie’s experience spans over 25 years.

Paul Glynn - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Paul Glynn

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Accred)

Paul Glynn holds over 35 years experience.

Judy Harrison - Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist London

Judy Harrison

Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist
PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, UKCP, BACP

Judy holds over 25 years experience.

Amanda Reynolds - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Amanda Reynolds

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACP

Amanda holds over 11 years experience.

Our Reviews on Google

Shahbano Soomro
Shahbano Soomro
27 January 2024
Excellent sessions with Amanda, left our time together having learnt so much and in a far healthier place
Anne Somauroo
Anne Somauroo
23 January 2024
I am a 66 year old Irish woman. I say Irish as we are known to carry a lot of guilt and baggage and keep keep our emotions inside. My whole life I’ve spent worrying about everything and anything and my biggest fault was never being able to say no to anybody. My son in law said to me last year “if you’re always doing the same thing and getting the same results, why not do something different”. So I decided to make a change. My daughter researched therapists and found Klear Minds to be the best. She looked at a number of clinics and therapists and the reviews at Klear Minds speak for themselves. I have to say I was filled with anxiety over which therapist I would choose or be allocated to. However that anxiety was completely dispelled the first day I met Judy. I knew immediately she was the right person for me. She even managed to diagnose what I was suffering from in the second session. It was one of those light bulb moments when you get the name of what you suffer from and realise how life changing it could be to develop tools to change particular habits. From then on it was truly enlightening and I began to look forward to our weekly sessions. Therapy is not easy and you really only get out what you put in. But for me it has helped me create boundaries and to say NO. If you are worried about your relationship with the therapist assigned to you I’d say give it a try. I’m pretty sure all the therapists are hand picked and are excellent, but speaking from experience I absolutely love Judy and she has been a godsend into my life. Nothing ventured, nothing gained is my motto now. I’m incredibly grateful to Judy for her extensive knowledge and caring attitude. My life in a short time has been transformed. In some ways I wish I’d entered therapy earlier and maybe not made half the mistakes I’ve made, but I’m also aware these mistakes make me the person I am today. I cannot recommend Klear Minds enough. Of course I’m a little biased now and would highly recommend Judy Harrison, but she is superb in every way. She is extremely calm, kind and easy to talk to. She prepares for each session, so they are structured and so that the clients get the most out of every session. I cannot rave about her enough and feel silly now at the idea of ever having trepidation about therapy.
Simon M
Simon M
7 January 2024
I initially booked one session with Amanda to try to deal with an ongoing period of grief and related ‘stuckness’ I was facing after the death of my mother. I made up lots of good reasons why I didn’t need to talk to anyone about the way I felt but after a long time and things getting worse, I made an appointment. I had a short run of weekly sessions and it has had a profound impact on my life. The sessions have helped me to better understand my emotions and given me tools to deal with how I feel in a much more constructive way. I am now getting back on track and life is a whole lot better. Looking back, the sessions were no doubt my turning point. I should also add that Amanda is a totally lovely person and I found her very inspiring.
Mosecreator “mocreator” studios
Mosecreator “mocreator” studios
16 September 2023
I highly recommend KlearMinds. It was a very convenient location and my therapist(Tania) was extremely kind, attentive and quick to respond to any of my problems. I would definitely go back to this practice if I ever require any more counselling.
Indira Ray
Indira Ray
11 July 2023
I highly recommend KlearMinds. It was a very convenient location and my therapist(Tania) was extremely kind, attentive and quick to respond to any of my problems. I would definitely go back to this practice if I ever require any more counselling.
Victoria Bivol
Victoria Bivol
27 June 2023
Had such a great experience, Amanda is so lovely and has helped me through everything, really appreciate all of the support, thank you!

Our London Therapy Locations

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Sessions of CBT Will I Need?
  • A CBT therapy session will generally last 50 minutes
  • Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly
Evidence indicates between 6 to 24 sessions for effective treatment, depending on the severity of your issues. However, because each individual is unique, several factors can influence how many sessions of cognitive behavioural therapy you might need. To learn more, visit our blog post on this topic by clicking How many CBT therapy sessions are needed to treat anxiety.
What Happens in CBT Therapy Sessions?
Why is CBT not always successful?

Further Self-Help & Reading on CBT

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Why do you feel ‘stuck’ in your life and how can you move forward?

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The History of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Cognitive Distortions and Thinking Errors - How Can CBT Help?

5th March 2022

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CBT FOR ANXIETY - HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

16th October 2021

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CBT Therapy

CBT What's It All About?

7th September 2021

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Maggie Morrow Award Winning Therapist
Author: Maggie Morrow, Award Winning Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
Last updated: 18th March 2024

Quality Standards

Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors. They are registered with: