CBT in Cheltenham
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical sensations are all interconnected. By changing one of these elements, we can positively influence the others.
How Does CBT Work?
When we feel worried or stressed, we often fall into negative patterns of thinking and responding, which can have a negative impact on our overall well-being. CBT helps individuals recognize and change these negative thought patterns and behaviors, leading to improved emotional and mental health.
CBT focuses on the here and now, offering practical strategies to help you feel better quickly. By breaking the cycle of negative thinking and behavior, CBT empowers you to develop healthier habits and responses to life's challenges.
Benefits of CBT
- Improved Mood: Helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by altering negative thought patterns.
- Enhanced Coping Skills: Provides practical tools for managing stress and difficult emotions.
- Greater Self-Awareness: Increases understanding of how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
How CBT is Delivered
Individual and Group Sessions
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be delivered in individual sessions with a therapist or as part of a group. The number of sessions required depends on the specific challenges you are facing. Typically, you may need between six and twenty sessions, each lasting about an hour.
Identifying Patterns and Techniques
During CBT sessions, your therapist will work with you to identify any patterns in your thinking or behaviors that might be contributing to your problems. They will provide information about different CBT techniques that could be helpful for you. These techniques aim to break negative cycles and foster positive change.
Setting Goals and Achieving Results
You and your therapist will discuss your specific difficulties and set achievable goals. CBT is not a quick fix—it requires dedication and effort both during and between sessions. You might need to keep track of your thoughts, feelings, and actions or try out new ways of thinking or behaving.
Empowering You to Make Decisions
Your therapist will not make decisions for you. Instead, they will guide you in deciding which difficulties you want to address and help you improve your situation. The focus is on empowering you to take control of your mental health.
Continuing CBT Techniques
After your treatment ends, your therapist will advise you on how to continue using CBT techniques in your daily life. This ongoing practice is crucial for maintaining the positive changes achieved during therapy and ensuring long-term well-being.
CBT Therapy can help with
- Anxiety disorders (including panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic pain
- Physical symptoms without a medical diagnosis
- Sleep difficulties
- Anger management
Book An Appointment
The Regency Practice is a beautiful clinic in Cheltenham and features some of the best CBT therapists in Cheltenham.
CBT therapy has always been the first choice talking therapy treatment. We have CBT therapists that are trained and registered with the relevant authority bodies. If you would like CBT in Cheltenham, please take a look at the CBT therapists practising at The Regency Practice and choose the right therapist for you. We welcome you to come and experience CBT in beautiful, relaxing and heartwarming rooms and meet the understanding experts.
Please note: All therapists are self-employed and availability will depend on each individual.