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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and caring for our mental health is so important. If you’ve ever struggled with negative thoughts, intense emotions, or the weight of anxiety and depression, you are not alone.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured and goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and modifying negative patterns of thinking and behaviour. It is widely used to treat various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and more, with its evidence-based approach makes it one of the most researched and recommended forms of psychotherapy. It is based on the understanding that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected and that altering one can influence the other.

  • Core Principles of CBT
  • Techniques Used in CBT
  • How CBT works

Core Principles of CBT:

Thoughts Influence Feelings and Behaviours: The way people interpret situations affects how they feel and act. For example, a negative thought like “I’m a failure” can lead to feelings of sadness and withdrawal.

Focus on the Present: While past experiences may inform current issues, CBT emphasises addressing current thoughts and behaviours to create positive change.

Structured and Goal-Oriented: CBT sessions are typically structured, with clear goals set collaboratively between the therapist and client.

Skill Development: Clients learn specific skills, such as problem-solving, relaxation techniques, or challenging negative thoughts, to better manage their mental health.

Active and Collaborative Process: The therapist and client work together as a team to identify problematic patterns and develop strategies for change.

Focused on the Present: Whilst past experiences may be explored to provide context, CBT emphasises addressing current problems and developing practical skills to handle them.

Evidence-Based Techniques: CBT employs proven methods, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioural experiments, and exposure therapy, to achieve its goals.

Techniques Used in CBT:

Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying and challenging distorted or unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced perspectives.

Behavioural Activation: Encouraging engagement in positive or rewarding activities to combat avoidance or inactivity, often linked to depression.

Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to feared situations or stimuli to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviours (commonly used for phobias and PTSD).

Mindfulness and Relaxation: Incorporating techniques to help clients focus on the present moment and reduce stress.

How CBT Works:

Assessment: Initial sessions involve understanding the client’s concerns and identifying thought and behaviour patterns.

Skill Building: Clients learn strategies to manage their thoughts and behaviours.

Practice: Homework assignments, such as keeping a thought record or trying new behaviours, help clients apply skills in real life.

Review and Adaptation: Therapists work with clients to review progress and refine techniques over time.

At Mind Path, we guide and support you by teaching practical tools to better understand and manage your thoughts and emotions. With CBT, you can develop greater self-awareness and shift unhelpful thought patterns. These tools act as a guide, helping you see the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions so you can move past negativity and find a more balanced, positive outlook.

We work with you every step of the way, whether you’re looking to regain balance, build resilience, or simply live your best life, MindPath is here to guide and support your journey toward a brighter and healthier future.

Take the first step—because your mental health matters.

Rhian Tait

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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