Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative or harmful thought patterns that can influence behaviors and emotions. It is a structured, time-limited therapy that is typically goal-oriented and problem-focused. CBT's strength lies in its ability to provide individuals with tools to modify their thinking and behavior, leading to improved mental health and well-being. It empowers individuals to become their own therapists, with skills that can be applied to current problems and future challenges.

CBT can be applied to:

• Mental Health Disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders)

• Chronic Pain and Illness

• Addiction

• Stress Management

• Low Self-Esteem

• Relationship Issues

Applying CBT

Assessment – Initially, the therapist will help assess the individual's challenges, goals, and current thought patterns.

Personal education – Psychoeducation aims to identify distortions in thinking (such as overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, or black-and-white thinking), and to help clients gain a better understanding of their concerns as well as behavioural responses.

Goal setting – Every therapy journey should have a road map / treatment plan that specifies the goals you wish to get out of therapy.

Practise of strategies – CBT therapists utilize multiple strategies, such as role-play difficult social situations or realistic self-talk, to replace unhealthy thinking patterns or negative self-talk. The core of CBT is challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with more objective, realistic ones.

Homework – To help develop coping skills that enable you to solve current problems and address future challenges, you are encouraged to use the practical strategies you have practised during the course of your daily life and report the results to the therapist.

Currently most of our counsellors and psychologists are able to provide CBT.