Frequently asked questions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), is a family of talking therapies, all based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these we can potentially alter all the others.

When we're low, upset or anxious, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. These patterns can often seem like they are helping, such as staying away from the scary big social occasion. In the short term this might well help to alleviate some distress and appear to make us feel better. However, over time we may find that we've started missing out on some of the things we've previously enjoyed, and that ‘our world has become somewhat smaller’.

CBT works to help us notice and change problematic thinking styles or behaviour patterns so we can feel better and alleviate the distress in a more longer-term manner.

For more information, look here What is CBT?

CBT is a therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for several common mental health problems including:

Depression

Social anxiety

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Health anxiety/lllness anxiety

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Phobias

Panic disorder

Low self-esteem/self-criticism

Perfectionism

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) & Body image/ appearance related distress

Other anxiety based problems

Anger issues

All of which are treated within a clear evidence-based framework.

Unfortunately, recent research suggests that only 12% of the public are aware that terms such as 'therapist' and 'counsellor’ are not protected titles and actually, anyone can call themselves such. It's a situation that many of us in the field abhor and are calling for change on, but in the meantime a good way of ensuring that what you receive is 'what it says on the tin', is to ensure your therapist is accredited with the lead body responsible for CBT therapists in the UK, the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). 

Accreditation not only confirms that individuals are qualified to a high standard but also that they are maintaining their skills through profession development and are receiving regular supervision of their practice. Read more here and check the register here BABCP | British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies.

There is no charge for our initial consultation telephone call, which we will arrange to following an email expression of interest.

Sessions following this will be charged at £100 (and are usually around 60 minutes in duration)

Payment is to be made 48 hours prior to our session by bank transfer, however, there is no charge for cancellations that are made with 24 hours’ notice.

All further information is documented in the therapy agreement that we will explore in our initial session, and you will be given a copy of.

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