What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a proven, evidence-based approach which is effective in a wide range of problems. The client and the therapist work together to identify and understand problems, linking thoughts, feelings and behaviour. A shared view of the client's difficulties, personal goals and factors maintaining the problems are identified. Specific individual strategies using psychological and practical skills are developed and evaluated, enabling the client to put these skills into practice and become their own therapist.
What would it involve?
A thorough CBT assessment so as to create a shared understanding of the problems, identifying the next steps to to take. The client is actively involved throughout the therapy, using strategies and skills in between the therapy sessions.
How long will it take?
CBT is a time-limited approach. Simple phobias, for example, need up to 6 sessions, complex problems require more sessions. Rate of progress depends mainly on the therapist's competence
and the time and effort put into the therapy by the client.
How competent is the therapist?
Paul has used CBT with many different client problems for over 18 years in the NHS. He teaches health professionals, having designed and run a practical skills-based course since 2004, with very good/excellent feedback. Paul has also provided group and individual supervision to professionals using CBT.
Does it work for my problem?
Paul has used CBT to help people with: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Panic, Phobias, Social / Performance / Health Anxieties, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Body Image Problems, Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Sleep Problems, Mood Swings, Self-Harming, Psychosis, Relationship/Interpersonal/Adjustment Difficulties Chronic Fatigue and others.