Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a therapeutic model that is based upon the assumptions that what we think influences how we feel, behave and react physiologically to our environment.

Who needs Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

CBT has become the preferred treatment for most emotional and behavioural problems. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is based on the view that stressful states such as depression, anxiety and anger are often maintained by exaggerated or biased ways of thinking. The therapist helps the patient recognize his or her distorted style of thinking and modify it through the application of evidence and logic.

Individuals with anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, anger problems will find Cognitive Behaviour Therapy very useful.

What is the duration of treatment?

The duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of the problems.

Uncomplicated cases may need 10 - 15 sessions. Complicated cases may require longer periods.

Each session lasts 45 minutes.