Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Penicuik
I'm Tom, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
I know that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) as my main therapeutic technique. However, I also like to integrate a person-centred and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) approach to create a warm, empathetic, and safe space for you to explore and work through your difficulties.
I'm Tom, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
I know that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) as my main therapeutic technique. However, I also like to integrate a person-centred and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) approach to create a warm, empathetic, and safe space for you to explore and work through your difficulties.
CBT ( Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus.
As a CBT therapist, we work together in the present to help solve your issues. I always work at your pace and follow your lead on your issues. I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem. I can offer this face-to-face.
CBT ( Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus.
As a CBT therapist, we work together in the present to help solve your issues. I always work at your pace and follow your lead on your issues. I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem. I can offer this face-to-face.
If you have a Christian faith, I integrate Biblical truths with cognitive, behavioural, creative and other therapeutic tools.
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
If you have a Christian faith, I integrate Biblical truths with cognitive, behavioural, creative and other therapeutic tools.
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
Using the CBT framework we will look at how your thoughts, emotions and behaviour are all interlinked.
Hello and welcome to my page. Sometimes our problems can seem overwhelming and out of control. We may experience unhelpful thinking and act in ways that may be out of character. The hardest part can be reaching out and asking for help. The good news is counselling can benefit so many. I know from personal experience that talking therapy can have positive, long lasting effects. I offer online and sessions in nature.
Using the CBT framework we will look at how your thoughts, emotions and behaviour are all interlinked.
Hello and welcome to my page. Sometimes our problems can seem overwhelming and out of control. We may experience unhelpful thinking and act in ways that may be out of character. The hardest part can be reaching out and asking for help. The good news is counselling can benefit so many. I know from personal experience that talking therapy can have positive, long lasting effects. I offer online and sessions in nature.
I combine evidence-based tools ( CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused practice) with a person-centred style so every plan is realistic and relevant to your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
I combine evidence-based tools ( CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused practice) with a person-centred style so every plan is realistic and relevant to your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
I blend attachment-based, CBT, humanistic, person-centred, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor our work to your needs.
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief.
Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help.
I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
I blend attachment-based, CBT, humanistic, person-centred, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor our work to your needs.
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief.
Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help.
I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
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I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and systemic approaches.
I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period (i.e. during pregnancy, birth and the post natal period) as I understand how challenging the transition into parenthood can be for individuals and couples alike be even more difficult for people who have experienced trauma or have pre-existing mental health difficulties.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and systemic approaches.
I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period (i.e. during pregnancy, birth and the post natal period) as I understand how challenging the transition into parenthood can be for individuals and couples alike be even more difficult for people who have experienced trauma or have pre-existing mental health difficulties.
I am an integrative therapist who uses cognitive behavioural therapy to facilitate change and to help people overcome difficulties and move towards living their values.
Our thoughts transform us. Do you want to make a change to feel better in yourself and to overcome things that may be holding you back? We can work together to understand how your thoughts and feelings affect each other and how a change of perspective can result in a change in your way being.
I am an integrative therapist who uses cognitive behavioural therapy to facilitate change and to help people overcome difficulties and move towards living their values.
Our thoughts transform us. Do you want to make a change to feel better in yourself and to overcome things that may be holding you back? We can work together to understand how your thoughts and feelings affect each other and how a change of perspective can result in a change in your way being.
I am familiar with psychodynamic approach and CBT as well.
I work with adults from any age group. I am available for anyone who is ready to make positive changes and would like to break free from old destructive thinking or behavioural patterns. Here to help you to get through any kind of loss, life challenges, stress, anxiety, changes that put your life on hold. I will provide a safe space where you can unload your thoughts without filters. Together with the right approach we can find specific tools tailored to you and will work on reaching your goals.
I am familiar with psychodynamic approach and CBT as well.
I work with adults from any age group. I am available for anyone who is ready to make positive changes and would like to break free from old destructive thinking or behavioural patterns. Here to help you to get through any kind of loss, life challenges, stress, anxiety, changes that put your life on hold. I will provide a safe space where you can unload your thoughts without filters. Together with the right approach we can find specific tools tailored to you and will work on reaching your goals.
You might be a busy professional, feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, or past trauma's lingering effects. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or building consistent habits—leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your potential. You crave clarity, resilience, and tools to navigate life's demands, because you want a fulfilling, balanced life where you thrive at work, nurture connections, and grow authentically. Your goal? Break free from anxiety, foster positive habits, and live with purpose, driven by a desire for lasting well-being and flourishing.
You might be a busy professional, feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, or past trauma's lingering effects. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or building consistent habits—leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your potential. You crave clarity, resilience, and tools to navigate life's demands, because you want a fulfilling, balanced life where you thrive at work, nurture connections, and grow authentically. Your goal? Break free from anxiety, foster positive habits, and live with purpose, driven by a desire for lasting well-being and flourishing.
I’m Dr David Cunningham, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. My focus is on creating a safe, understanding space where we can explore what’s happening for you and find ways forward that feel right. I offer support for people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and chronic pain. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming assessments and support for ADHD and related attention or executive functioning differences, as well as gender identity and recognition support. You can meet with me online, wherever you are in Scotland or beyond, or in person in Inverness and Fife.
I’m Dr David Cunningham, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. My focus is on creating a safe, understanding space where we can explore what’s happening for you and find ways forward that feel right. I offer support for people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and chronic pain. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming assessments and support for ADHD and related attention or executive functioning differences, as well as gender identity and recognition support. You can meet with me online, wherever you are in Scotland or beyond, or in person in Inverness and Fife.
My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication.
Are you suffering with anxiety, panic, depression, stress? Having relationship problems? Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem? Are you angry, irritable, short-tempered, or generally unhappy? Is your mind full of negativity that just doesn't go away? Confused, lost, overwhelmed, unable to concentrate or make decisions? Perhaps you could benefit from professional help. Asking for help is sometimes hard to do - perhaps you see this as a sign of weakness or failure. Sometimes we can't solve everything on our own. It's OK to ask for help. Admitting you have a problem is a sign of strength.
My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication.
Are you suffering with anxiety, panic, depression, stress? Having relationship problems? Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem? Are you angry, irritable, short-tempered, or generally unhappy? Is your mind full of negativity that just doesn't go away? Confused, lost, overwhelmed, unable to concentrate or make decisions? Perhaps you could benefit from professional help. Asking for help is sometimes hard to do - perhaps you see this as a sign of weakness or failure. Sometimes we can't solve everything on our own. It's OK to ask for help. Admitting you have a problem is a sign of strength.
Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Sometimes the way we adapted to cope with our experiences no longer serves us and can keep us feeling stuck. When we become aware of where these adaptations come from and why we developed them we can learn to identify them in action. This can help us to develop, test and apply new ways of coping and responding to our environment that will help us as we grow.
Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Sometimes the way we adapted to cope with our experiences no longer serves us and can keep us feeling stuck. When we become aware of where these adaptations come from and why we developed them we can learn to identify them in action. This can help us to develop, test and apply new ways of coping and responding to our environment that will help us as we grow.
I am a qualified mental health nurse as well as a cognitive behavioural therapist.
If you are reading this statement then you are considering counselling for either you or someone close. Sometimes we all need help with coping with life either with past or present issues. These issues and how we currently manage them can prevent us from moving forward. They can also make us feel not too good about ourselves, others and the world. They can impact on our day to day life and relationships. My role is to work with you to create a balance in your life to enable you to move forward. I am also a qualified brain spotting therapist. This is a talk therapy that reveals unprocessed traumas through the use of the visual field.
I am a qualified mental health nurse as well as a cognitive behavioural therapist.
If you are reading this statement then you are considering counselling for either you or someone close. Sometimes we all need help with coping with life either with past or present issues. These issues and how we currently manage them can prevent us from moving forward. They can also make us feel not too good about ourselves, others and the world. They can impact on our day to day life and relationships. My role is to work with you to create a balance in your life to enable you to move forward. I am also a qualified brain spotting therapist. This is a talk therapy that reveals unprocessed traumas through the use of the visual field.
We'll regularly check in to make sure that our current approach feels right for you-whether it's more loose and client-led like person-centred, or more structured and focused on practical strategies like CBT or SFBT.
Hello! I'm Sam, an American clinical mental health counsellor originally from Detroit and Chicago; now I'm happy to call Glasgow home. As an integrative therapist, I work flexibly, using different approaches—including Adlerian, relational-cultural, EMDR, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques—to best suit each individual client. My goal is to work collaboratively and follow your lead with empathy, honesty, authentic curiosity, and sometimes a bit of humor.
We'll regularly check in to make sure that our current approach feels right for you-whether it's more loose and client-led like person-centred, or more structured and focused on practical strategies like CBT or SFBT.
Hello! I'm Sam, an American clinical mental health counsellor originally from Detroit and Chicago; now I'm happy to call Glasgow home. As an integrative therapist, I work flexibly, using different approaches—including Adlerian, relational-cultural, EMDR, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques—to best suit each individual client. My goal is to work collaboratively and follow your lead with empathy, honesty, authentic curiosity, and sometimes a bit of humor.
Are you feeling lost, confused or overwhelmed? Maybe you're feeling stuck in life, or perhaps you're dealing with a particular issue and feel like you have no one to turn to? You don't have to be alone in this. As your counsellor, I can support you to make sense of your current situation and how you are feeling, so that you can find a more positive way forward.
Are you feeling lost, confused or overwhelmed? Maybe you're feeling stuck in life, or perhaps you're dealing with a particular issue and feel like you have no one to turn to? You don't have to be alone in this. As your counsellor, I can support you to make sense of your current situation and how you are feeling, so that you can find a more positive way forward.
I am counselling psychologist, trained in CBT, CFT, ACT & Person-centered humanistic therapy.
My aim is to tailor therapy specifically to you, applying evidence-based approaches to help you achieve a difference in your life. Whilst exploring the origins of your difficulties to enable long-term change. I have experience working alongside people who may be struggling from a range of psychological difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, low-self esteem, ADHD, bereavement, self-harm, eating and body image issues, life transitions; obsessive compulsive disorder. I have previously and currently work across the NHS, charity organisations and locum when required.
I am counselling psychologist, trained in CBT, CFT, ACT & Person-centered humanistic therapy.
My aim is to tailor therapy specifically to you, applying evidence-based approaches to help you achieve a difference in your life. Whilst exploring the origins of your difficulties to enable long-term change. I have experience working alongside people who may be struggling from a range of psychological difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, low-self esteem, ADHD, bereavement, self-harm, eating and body image issues, life transitions; obsessive compulsive disorder. I have previously and currently work across the NHS, charity organisations and locum when required.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worn down by self-doubt, even if you’ve been coping on the outside. Perhaps your thoughts feel busy or hard to switch off, or you’re feeling emotionally drained without quite knowing why. Something may feel heavy or unsettled, and you’re looking for a space where you can slow things down and make sense of what’s been going on.
You may want support that feels calm and respectful, without pressure to have clear answers or goals straight away. Often, people are looking for somewhere they can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels manageable
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worn down by self-doubt, even if you’ve been coping on the outside. Perhaps your thoughts feel busy or hard to switch off, or you’re feeling emotionally drained without quite knowing why. Something may feel heavy or unsettled, and you’re looking for a space where you can slow things down and make sense of what’s been going on.
You may want support that feels calm and respectful, without pressure to have clear answers or goals straight away. Often, people are looking for somewhere they can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels manageable
Hello, I'm Jodi and I’m a qualified CBT therapist, able to work with adults and young people.
You may feel worried and vulnerable starting therapy, but I deliver this in a warm, empathic, and supportive way, without judgment, and within a safe, confidential therapeutic space.
Hello, I'm Jodi and I’m a qualified CBT therapist, able to work with adults and young people.
You may feel worried and vulnerable starting therapy, but I deliver this in a warm, empathic, and supportive way, without judgment, and within a safe, confidential therapeutic space.
I work integratively, combining Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, Attachment and Existential approaches, using CBT and techniques to address challenges such as ADHD traits, social and family difficulties, supporting understanding of thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD traits such as masking, social anxiety, rumination, or low self-esteem, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, understand patterns, and discover ways to cope, grow, and make your own choices. Creative approaches like sand, clay and art can also help express emotions when words are hard to find. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, face-to-face or online, to support your healin
I work integratively, combining Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, Attachment and Existential approaches, using CBT and techniques to address challenges such as ADHD traits, social and family difficulties, supporting understanding of thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD traits such as masking, social anxiety, rumination, or low self-esteem, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, understand patterns, and discover ways to cope, grow, and make your own choices. Creative approaches like sand, clay and art can also help express emotions when words are hard to find. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, face-to-face or online, to support your healin
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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.