CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of talking
counselling therapy that combines cognitive therapy and behaviour therapy.
Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on how you think about the things going
on in your life - your thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes, (your cognitive
processes), and how this impacts on the way you behave and deal with emotional
problems. CBT then looks at how you can change any negative patterns of
thinking or behaviour that may be causing you difficulties.
CBT helps to find solutions to your here and now problems
Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on what is going on in the present rather than needlessly dwelling on the past however, the treatment may need to get an understanding of past experiences and how they have impacted on you and how you interpret the world now. Unlike some of the other talking treatments, cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on the ‘here and now’ problems and difficulties.
Instead of focussing on the causes of your distress or symptoms in the past, CBT looks for ways to improve your state of mind in the present.
CBT is based on the theory that a thought or idea must precede a mood, meaning there must be something that a person thinks that leads them to feel a certain way. This in turn, will lead to the way in which people act. It also says that the way in which people act is heavily influenced by the way that they see themselves and the way that they think others see them.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is pro-active in creating lasting change
The idea behind CBT is that unwanted behaviours and moods are often caused by negative thoughts about a situation. This way of negative thinking usually, has been held for a long time, remaining under the surface. Certain events 'reactivate' these types of thoughts and can cause negative moods and behaviours.
At the Life Change Wellbeing Clinic, Paul will help you to challenge your negative thinking by breaking the thoughts into smaller components and when pulled apart and examined, it will become apparent that your thinking is based on illogical ideas and false beliefs.
CBT aims to correct this way of thinking and in doing so, when faced with a similar situation in the future, you will react differently because you will see things from a different point of view. By being able to see things from different point of view you will behave in a more positive mood and this will help you to look at an event or situation for what it really is not how your mind is interpreting it.
Cognitive behavioural therapy helps to change negative thinking patterns and brings about effective behavioural change for people suffering from an array of problems including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, anger issues, alcohol abuse, OCD, low confidence and low self esteem to name a few.
d.hyp - adhp - dyp.cbt - MGHR - MNCS - Reg. CNHC
Hello! My
name is Paul Allenby and I have been in private practice for over 14
years years helping people work through their problems.
I believe that
each and every client who comes through my door experiences their
problems in a unique and individual way and with that the therapy I
provide is unique and individual too.
I look forward to having the opportunity to help you find release from your current problems and difficulties.
Please call me anytime to discuss how the treatments work.
