What forms of cognitive behavioral therapy are used?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured, practical form of psychotherapy. The specific techniques used depend on your diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment goals, and are often combined with other approaches.
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behavioural Activation
- Exposure Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Relaxation Training
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Understanding the therapy
CBT is a structured, time-limited therapy based on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It helps you identify unhelpful patterns, test them against evidence, and build practical skills. It is effective for concerns such as:
CBT is one of the best-researched psychological treatments. It focuses on practical skills you can apply between sessions, helping you manage current symptoms and reduce the chance of relapse.
Benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy
CBT has strong evidence for anxiety and depressive disorders. Most people notice improvement within a course of structured sessions, with skills that continue to be useful afterwards.
Symptom Relief
Reduce anxiety, low mood, and emotional distress, making daily life feel more manageable.
Better Daily Functioning
Strengthen coping skills, focus, and resilience to handle work, study, and responsibilities.
Improved Sleep and Health
Reduced tension often improves sleep, appetite, and general physical wellbeing over time.
Stronger Relationships
Develop clearer communication, set boundaries, and build more supportive connections.
Some signs that support may help
Early signs that should not be ignored
- Persistent worry or low mood
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Difficulty concentrating
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Irritability or anger outbursts
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Reliance on alcohol or substances
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Stories of transformation
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Vaibhav Maheshwari
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Aditya Koolwal
Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions we are often asked
Q1: Who can benefit from CBT?
CBT helps adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, phobias, and stress-related difficulties, and is often used alongside medication.
Q2: How long does a course of CBT last?
A typical course runs over a number of structured sessions. The exact length depends on your diagnosis, progress, and goals, and is reviewed as you go.
Q3: What happens in a CBT session?
Sessions focus on specific problems, identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and practising alternative strategies, usually with tasks between sessions.
Q4: Is everything I share confidential?
Yes. Appointments are confidential, with limited exceptions relating to immediate safety, which are explained to you at the outset.
Q5: Will I also need medication?
Not always. Some people improve with therapy alone, while others benefit from medication alongside it. This is discussed and decided with you.
