“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts”
Marcus Aurelius
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that focuses on how our thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours are all connected. It's a practical approach that prioritises current issues rather than dwelling too much on the past.
CBT is used extensively by the NHS and recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) for various emotional and psychological problems.
It is a highly effective treatment for a wide range of problems
Anger Management
CBT can help you to learn & recognise the signs that you are becoming angry, and taking learn action to calm down and deal with the situation in a productive way.
Anxiety Disorders
Do you feel nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry? This could be anxiety. Anxiety comes in many forms including panic and phobias.
Depression
Do you feel sad or have lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Feeling sad or having a depressed mood is often a sign of depression.
Insomnia
If you have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep and waking up feeling refreshed, this maybe insomnia.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Do you have obsessive thoughts or a tendency toward excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and great attention to detail.? CBT could help if you you manage these thoughts and actions.
Stress
Stress comes in many forms, an emotional strain or tension that may result from demanding circumstances in your personal or work life.
My expertise lies in a specific type of CBT called Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). Developed by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s, REBT operates on the idea that our irrational beliefs and thought patterns can lead to emotional distress and unhelpful behaviours.
REBT emphasises emotional responsibility, echoing the words of the stoic philosopher Epictetus who realised 'People are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of them'.
Our collaboration is centered on addressing life difficulties effectively. REBT offers a structured, educational goal-oriented approach that empowers you to manage your emotions and behaviour.
Our collaboration is centered on addressing life difficulties effectively. REBT offers a structured, educational goal-oriented approach that empowers you to manage your emotions and behaviour more effectively.
My Advanced Diploma in Integrative Therapy, works alongside Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and you will benefit from integrated self compassion, solution-focused thinking and mindfulness techniques.
Compassion-Focused Therapy offers a powerful approach to overcoming self-criticism and nurturing a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
My goal is for you to become your own therapist so you wont need me anymore. You will be thinking and behaving in a positive way with all the tools and techniques in your toolbox, therefore generally feeling a lot happier, confident, resilient and care free!
