Understand your patterns, reclaim your peace.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you notice how your thoughts, emotions, body, and behaviours are connected. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, insomnia, or self-doubt, CBT offers practical tools to shift harmful patterns and support long-term change.
How is CBT Used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is integrated into counselling as a practical approach to understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours—a framework sometimes referred to as the “hot cross bun” or “triangle” model.
For instance, receiving feedback from a supervisor might lead to automatic thoughts like “I am a failure” or “I’m not good enough.” These thoughts can trigger emotional responses such as anxiety, physical symptoms like a racing heart, and behaviours such as avoiding feedback or overworking to compensate. By increasing awareness of these patterns, individuals can begin to challenge unhelpful thoughts and shift their responses in more supportive ways. Used in this way, CBT can help reduce anxiety and support emotional well-being.
What Conditions does CBT Treat?
CBT treats a wide range of mental health conditions. It is commonly used for anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic attacks.
CBT is also helpful for managing chronic pain, insomnia, and certain behavioral issues such as anger management or addictive behaviors. By focusing on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, CBT empowers you to develop practical skills for overcoming challenges and improving overall well-being.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours. It’s based on the idea that by becoming more aware of your internal patterns, like self-critical thoughts or avoidance behaviours, you can start to shift them. CBT gives you tools to manage anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build more helpful responses to everyday stressors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CBT
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CBT helps people become more aware of how their thoughts influence their feelings and behaviours. Through guided reflection, skill-building, and practical exercises, individuals learn to challenge negative thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and respond more effectively to life’s challenges.
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CBT sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. A therapist may help you track thought patterns, explore how they affect emotions and behaviours, and guide you through techniques like thought reframing, behavioural experiments, or relaxation strategies. Homework between sessions is often part of the process to help apply new skills in real life.
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Yes, CBT is one of the most well-researched forms of therapy and has been shown to be highly effective for a variety of mental health conditions. It is often recommended as a first-line treatment for anxiety and depression.
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No diagnosis is required. CBT can be helpful for anyone looking to better understand themselves, improve emotional regulation, build resilience, or cope more effectively with stress.
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Yes. CBT is often integrated with other therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness-based practices, somatic therapies, or trauma-informed care, depending on individual needs and the therapist’s training.