Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Belfast

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Nicola Poskitt - NP Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Waitlist for new clients
Hello & welcome! I offer a discounted 1st session for all clients. Combining psycho-educational, psychodynamic, dialectical- and cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, sleep and body-based tools, I tailor treatment to your needs. I help clients feel safe to identify their triggers & process the stories underneath. When we get these things well managed, and healthier coping strategies introduced, clients can have increased self-awareness, self-esteem & self-care practices, as well as improved psychological, physical & social health & wellbeing. < > If you plan to contact me via Psych Today, please do check your junk/spam for my reply.<>
Hello & welcome! I offer a discounted 1st session for all clients. Combining psycho-educational, psychodynamic, dialectical- and cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, sleep and body-based tools, I tailor treatment to your needs. I help clients feel safe to identify their triggers & process the stories underneath. When we get these things well managed, and healthier coping strategies introduced, clients can have increased self-awareness, self-esteem & self-care practices, as well as improved psychological, physical & social health & wellbeing. < > If you plan to contact me via Psych Today, please do check your junk/spam for my reply.<>
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Woodmere CBT
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT8
Woodmere Cognitive Behavioural Therapies ( CBT) is situated in a quiet residential area with ample and convenient client car-parking.
Woodmere CBT is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice located in Belfast offering BACP accredited & NCPS Professionally Accredited psychotherapy services and specialised grief therapy interventions. Whatever your issue, Woodmere CBT will meet it with compassion, curiosity and care, using a contemporary, rational and evidence based therapy framework which aims to reduce your presenting symptoms and get you thinking, feeling and behaving like the human being you want to be.
Woodmere Cognitive Behavioural Therapies ( CBT) is situated in a quiet residential area with ample and convenient client car-parking.
Woodmere CBT is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice located in Belfast offering BACP accredited & NCPS Professionally Accredited psychotherapy services and specialised grief therapy interventions. Whatever your issue, Woodmere CBT will meet it with compassion, curiosity and care, using a contemporary, rational and evidence based therapy framework which aims to reduce your presenting symptoms and get you thinking, feeling and behaving like the human being you want to be.
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Strive2Thrive
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
Strive2Thrive offer warm and compassionate support by providing innovative and evidence-based psychological interventions (including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness) to meet your needs.
At times, we can find it difficult to cope with challenges that we are facing. In contending with these challenges, we can lose sight of what matters to us, which only serves to intensify our problems. Strive2Thrive is a clinical psychology service that provides evidence-based approaches to help you cope with difficult thoughts and emotions and get you back on track by reconnecting with what matters to you. Whether it is feelings of anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, burnout or dealing with trauma, Strive2Thrive can help. In addition to one-to-one therapy, we also offer support to couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
Strive2Thrive offer warm and compassionate support by providing innovative and evidence-based psychological interventions (including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness) to meet your needs.
At times, we can find it difficult to cope with challenges that we are facing. In contending with these challenges, we can lose sight of what matters to us, which only serves to intensify our problems. Strive2Thrive is a clinical psychology service that provides evidence-based approaches to help you cope with difficult thoughts and emotions and get you back on track by reconnecting with what matters to you. Whether it is feelings of anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, burnout or dealing with trauma, Strive2Thrive can help. In addition to one-to-one therapy, we also offer support to couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
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KOR~CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Let KOR CBT support you.
Beginning therapy can be a daunting experience; seeking an accredited therapist is your first step on your journey. At KOR CBT, you will be provided with a safe, welcoming space with a BABCP & IABCP accredited CBT Therapist for you to not only better learn and understand your thoughts and feelings but the impact of these on your behaviours and how they affect your day-to-day life. At KOR CBT, we work collaboratively to reduce the severity of your symptoms and develop your skill set in managing your mental health.
Let KOR CBT support you.
Beginning therapy can be a daunting experience; seeking an accredited therapist is your first step on your journey. At KOR CBT, you will be provided with a safe, welcoming space with a BABCP & IABCP accredited CBT Therapist for you to not only better learn and understand your thoughts and feelings but the impact of these on your behaviours and how they affect your day-to-day life. At KOR CBT, we work collaboratively to reduce the severity of your symptoms and develop your skill set in managing your mental health.
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Mervyn Reid
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT6
I work with the cognitive, emotional, and social factors to support a holistic care plan.
Hello, and well done making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor, Trainer & Supervisor who is very easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I work via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take your lead, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs—Telephone & Online services across the UK and Ireland. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
I work with the cognitive, emotional, and social factors to support a holistic care plan.
Hello, and well done making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor, Trainer & Supervisor who is very easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I work via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take your lead, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs—Telephone & Online services across the UK and Ireland. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
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Jenny Kathryn Parks
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as: Person-Centred, CBT, Existential, Reality, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and more.
I'm an integrative therapist committed to providing a natural, gentle, empathetic, professional and safe space to all who come for therapy. I'm a fully registered member of the BACP. The human experience inevitability involves seasons of difficulty and challenge and at those times therapy can be an empowering tool to help us remember, rebuild and restore our incredible strength and capacity for resilience to help us face life's challenges.
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as: Person-Centred, CBT, Existential, Reality, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and more.
I'm an integrative therapist committed to providing a natural, gentle, empathetic, professional and safe space to all who come for therapy. I'm a fully registered member of the BACP. The human experience inevitability involves seasons of difficulty and challenge and at those times therapy can be an empowering tool to help us remember, rebuild and restore our incredible strength and capacity for resilience to help us face life's challenges.
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Karen Elizabeth Devlin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Hi My name is Karen, and I am a fully qualified MBACP integrative psychotherapist. I work in Belfast and Dungannon doing face to face as well as online. As an integrative therapist, I have studied a variety of counselling modalities, including CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, I like to know that I am working for you in the best way possible, treating you as an individual. Not all approaches are effective for everyone, so having the background and knowledge allows me to tailor your experience so that you get the most out of our time together.
Hi My name is Karen, and I am a fully qualified MBACP integrative psychotherapist. I work in Belfast and Dungannon doing face to face as well as online. As an integrative therapist, I have studied a variety of counselling modalities, including CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, I like to know that I am working for you in the best way possible, treating you as an individual. Not all approaches are effective for everyone, so having the background and knowledge allows me to tailor your experience so that you get the most out of our time together.
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Kevin McFaul
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist trained in providing psychological assessments and tailored interventions for children, adolescents and adults. CBT helps to provide clients with a deeper understanding of difficult emotions which can be overwhelming and impact on day to day life. This is achieved by collaboratively exploring life events, patterns of thinking and examining behaviours which may intensify unwanted feelings. By learning to challenge unhelpful thinking and behaving, clients can begin to achieve their therapeutic goals and develop an understanding of how to address future difficulties.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist trained in providing psychological assessments and tailored interventions for children, adolescents and adults. CBT helps to provide clients with a deeper understanding of difficult emotions which can be overwhelming and impact on day to day life. This is achieved by collaboratively exploring life events, patterns of thinking and examining behaviours which may intensify unwanted feelings. By learning to challenge unhelpful thinking and behaving, clients can begin to achieve their therapeutic goals and develop an understanding of how to address future difficulties.
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Tim Laubscher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT12  (Online Only)
I work in a person - centered way using other methods such as CBT along with it in an eclectic way.
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals and find a new way foward for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
I work in a person - centered way using other methods such as CBT along with it in an eclectic way.
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals and find a new way foward for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
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Dr Casey McGivern
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to use numerous evidence based interventions including cognitive behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic techniques.
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 7 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to use numerous evidence based interventions including cognitive behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic techniques.
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 7 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
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Northern Ireland Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
At NI CBT we focus on both CBT and EMDR.
At NI CBT we believe that every client is individual. We will work together with you in order to help you understand your current difficulties and make steps forward to help you achieve your goals. We operate in Belfast, but our services are available to everyone in Northern Ireland, offering one to one therapy in a confidential and calm setting. NI CBT is a self referral service that offers both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are two of the most effective treatment methods for depressive and anxiety related difficulties.
At NI CBT we focus on both CBT and EMDR.
At NI CBT we believe that every client is individual. We will work together with you in order to help you understand your current difficulties and make steps forward to help you achieve your goals. We operate in Belfast, but our services are available to everyone in Northern Ireland, offering one to one therapy in a confidential and calm setting. NI CBT is a self referral service that offers both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are two of the most effective treatment methods for depressive and anxiety related difficulties.
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Rachel Ferguson
MSc
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Waitlist for new clients
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based, however I draw heavily on techniques which are adapted from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a mental health nurse with just under 10 years experience working within mental health services. I have gained quality experience by working in various specialist mental health teams within the NHS. I provide psychological assessments, evidenced based interventions and I tailor support packages to children, adolescents and families. I have undertaken numerous professional training courses and attend regular clinical supervision in order to refine my skills.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based, however I draw heavily on techniques which are adapted from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a mental health nurse with just under 10 years experience working within mental health services. I have gained quality experience by working in various specialist mental health teams within the NHS. I provide psychological assessments, evidenced based interventions and I tailor support packages to children, adolescents and families. I have undertaken numerous professional training courses and attend regular clinical supervision in order to refine my skills.
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Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT8
From talking therapy including CBT, to therapeutic art and play for children, each client is an individual and therefore their counselling should be individually tailored for them.
Adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
From talking therapy including CBT, to therapeutic art and play for children, each client is an individual and therefore their counselling should be individually tailored for them.
Adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
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Ursula Loughran/ThriveCBTni
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I offer a 20 minute free consultation to ensure that CBT is the right therapeutic approach for you.
Hi, I’m Ursula, a working mum with 30 years experience in academia and mental health. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP and have experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, panic or simply just feeling overwhelmed with life. I increasingly work with many clients in a proactive manner, helping them develop coping strategies to live their best life. I'm here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and find a path to a happier you. Let's take that first step together!
I offer a 20 minute free consultation to ensure that CBT is the right therapeutic approach for you.
Hi, I’m Ursula, a working mum with 30 years experience in academia and mental health. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP and have experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, panic or simply just feeling overwhelmed with life. I increasingly work with many clients in a proactive manner, helping them develop coping strategies to live their best life. I'm here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and find a path to a happier you. Let's take that first step together!
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Mary Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I am qualified in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Post Graduate Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and hold a BSc in Psychology.
Summoning the courage to talk to a professional about what is distressing us can be the most difficult, but also the most powerful step towards improving our wellbeing and our lives to a standard that we are more satisfied with and that we deserve. I aim to create a space where the client feels safe, whilst also communicating trust, compassion and understanding so that I may understand what their current experience is truly like for them. I integrate various schools and models of therapy, which I have assessed, are the best intervention for a client in each session and closely monitor their reaction to these.
I am qualified in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Post Graduate Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and hold a BSc in Psychology.
Summoning the courage to talk to a professional about what is distressing us can be the most difficult, but also the most powerful step towards improving our wellbeing and our lives to a standard that we are more satisfied with and that we deserve. I aim to create a space where the client feels safe, whilst also communicating trust, compassion and understanding so that I may understand what their current experience is truly like for them. I integrate various schools and models of therapy, which I have assessed, are the best intervention for a client in each session and closely monitor their reaction to these.
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Nona Fair
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
CBT is the recommended therapy for several difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
CBT is the recommended therapy for several difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
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Rachael Orr
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7  (Online Only)
I have a particular interest and training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and other 'Third Wave' Treatments for Chronic Depression, Chronic Anxiety, and Long-Term Health Conditions.
My name is Rachael Orr and I am a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with over 15 years' experience working within the NHS, voluntary, and independent sectors, treating a range of acute, and chronic difficulties.
I have a particular interest and training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and other 'Third Wave' Treatments for Chronic Depression, Chronic Anxiety, and Long-Term Health Conditions.
My name is Rachael Orr and I am a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with over 15 years' experience working within the NHS, voluntary, and independent sectors, treating a range of acute, and chronic difficulties.
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CBT Online
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT2  (Online Only)
In addition to CBT I use EMDR for trauma and Schema Therapy for longer term more deeply rooted issues.
Hello and welcome, as a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, I work with my clients to offer a supportive and confidential online space. Online therapy is exactly the same as in-person therapy, but you do it from the convenience of your own space. My approach is tailored to your needs. I used tried and trusted evidenced based therapies to help you meet your needs.
In addition to CBT I use EMDR for trauma and Schema Therapy for longer term more deeply rooted issues.
Hello and welcome, as a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, I work with my clients to offer a supportive and confidential online space. Online therapy is exactly the same as in-person therapy, but you do it from the convenience of your own space. My approach is tailored to your needs. I used tried and trusted evidenced based therapies to help you meet your needs.
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Healthy Mind Coaching
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions or in small groups.
Life Coaching - Mental Wellbeing CBT & Mindset Coaching. Are you anxious, stressed, worried, stuck or uncertain about your future? I will help you to get your life back on track and get to where you want to be with our unique way of working & talking with you and giving you practical help by way of integrating challenges into your days & week to allow you to try different approaches to doing things in your life. Helping you to change your perspective and perceptions (Mindset) to take on your issues, concerns or difficulties more on your own terms to achieve better success outcomes in your life.
We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions or in small groups.
Life Coaching - Mental Wellbeing CBT & Mindset Coaching. Are you anxious, stressed, worried, stuck or uncertain about your future? I will help you to get your life back on track and get to where you want to be with our unique way of working & talking with you and giving you practical help by way of integrating challenges into your days & week to allow you to try different approaches to doing things in your life. Helping you to change your perspective and perceptions (Mindset) to take on your issues, concerns or difficulties more on your own terms to achieve better success outcomes in your life.
028 9694 3904 View 028 9694 3904
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Alison Jamieson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
I work collaboratively with clients to enable them to break the vicious cycle of negative thinking, feeling and behaving through Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. I also have a special interest in working with burnout and women's health including infertility. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
I work collaboratively with clients to enable them to break the vicious cycle of negative thinking, feeling and behaving through Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. I also have a special interest in working with burnout and women's health including infertility. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors

How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?

Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.