Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

What it is

CBT is one of the most researched talking therapies. It looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours feed each other, and gives you concrete tools to interrupt unhelpful loops — catastrophic thinking, avoidance, harsh self-talk — and build steadier ones.

What a session feels like

Collaborative and structured. Expect gentle worksheets, real-life experiments between sessions, and a counsellor who explains the 'why' behind every tool.

Often used for

Approaches are tools, not boxes — most counsellors blend methods around you, and the intro consultation takes care of finding the blend that fits.