Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions at the Accrington Therapy Centre or remotely via Zoom, available worldwide for your convenience. Each client can start with a free initial telephone consultation to discuss their therapy goals, assess their needs, and determine if CBT is the right fit.

When you decide to begin therapy, the first two sessions are a comprehensive assessment period. During this time, I gather background information to understand your concerns, including how they developed, the factors that maintain them, and your treatment goals.

Each session lasts between 50-60 minutes. In some cases, specific interventions may require longer sessions, which we’ll discuss and agree on in advance.

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for treating common mental health issues. CBT recognises the relationship between thoughts (cognitions), emotions, physical sensations, and responses (behaviours) and that this relationship can sometimes lead to maintaining problems, commonly called a ‘vicious cycle’.

CBT is highly collaborative and involves active participation, often including practical exercises or tasks to complete between sessions, building toward meaningful progress and personal goals. CBT can be referred to as not only a talking therapy but also a ‘doing’ therapy.

CBT is proven to support recovery from: Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Specific Phobias and Menopausal & Women’s Health Issues Support.