Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a goal-orientated, solution-focused approach to therapy. The primary aim of CBT is to explore and sometimes to challenge unhelpful thoughts (cognitions) and to replace these, over time, with more helpful beliefs. Changing cognitions, theoretically, can lead to better, more helpful behavior choices.
CBT is particularly suited to habit breaking, eating disorders, weight loss, anxiety, depression and addictions. This approach sometimes uses 'homework' - which may include agreed upon tasks carried out between sessions that are meant to facilitate the process of change.
In CBT we work together to create a programme of manageable, measurable goals, often within an agreed time-frame. CBT is sometimes the approach of choice if you want to change something in the here and now without delving too much into past personal history. |
