Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that has been shown to be extremely effective in helping clients deal with anxiety. CBT is normally considered a short-term therapy, which typically involves coming to therapy once a week or bi-weekly. It focuses on behaviour and thinking patterns and helps clients make sense of by thinking rationally about the stressors that cause their anxiety.

CBT breaks down the problematic thoughts and behaviours into smaller parts in order to find better ways of dealing with them. Research has shown CBT to be very effective in quickly dealing with anxiety and preventing future anxiety problems. CBT is a habit changing therapy that helps to challenge negative, anxious thoughts. Problem feelings and trends are identified so that they can be dealt with in more effective ways.