Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Support Groups in Scotland

Do any of these sound familiar? Are you or your child: + Struggling to sleep through the night + Having difficulty falling asleep at bedtime + Only able to sleep in your bed. + Waking often during the night. + Not napping well during the day ....or has any other common sleep challenges, you qualify to receive a 15-minute sleep evaluation call for a suitable holistic CBT program that offers help from a personalized self help sleep guide to a 4 week personalized & supported program.
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Hosted by Let Me Sleep - Hypnosis for Sleep
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edinburgh EH12
I specialize in holistic sleep training, RTT Rapid Transformational Therapy hypnosis using CBT & NLP.
Do any of these sound familiar? Are you or your child: + Struggling to sleep through the night + Having difficulty falling asleep at bedtime + Only able to sleep in your bed. + Waking often during the night. + Not napping well during the day ....or has any other common sleep challenges, you qualify to receive a 15-minute sleep evaluation call for a suitable holistic CBT program that offers help from a personalized self help sleep guide to a 4 week personalized & supported program.
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Beginning again on 22nd April 2025 for 6 weeks. Women coming together in a safe & supportive space. An opportunity to learn more about yourself & connect with other women who experience similar challenges. This group is for women who doubt themselves & their abilities, experience self-blame & find themselves plagued with self-criticism. During the group you will learn how to be more self-compassionate. Our aim is to help you become aware of your unique strengths, challenge any unhelpful thoughts & help you to create an overall more balanced self-image, leading to more self-confidence & healthy self-esteem.
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Hosted by Therapy with Stephany
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Group meets in Glasgow G1
Beginning again on 22nd April 2025 for 6 weeks. Women coming together in a safe & supportive space. An opportunity to learn more about yourself & connect with other women who experience similar challenges. This group is for women who doubt themselves & their abilities, experience self-blame & find themselves plagued with self-criticism. During the group you will learn how to be more self-compassionate. Our aim is to help you become aware of your unique strengths, challenge any unhelpful thoughts & help you to create an overall more balanced self-image, leading to more self-confidence & healthy self-esteem.
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An online support group to help cope with the challenging condition of chronic urticaria, also known as hives. I have lived experience, diagnosed 3 years ago. I am now largely in remission with only occasional mild outbreaks. Triggers and management vary, which we can discuss, but the group isn't medical. I offer mental health support and coping skills to manage the stress, anxiety and depression it can bring. Knowledge and support can help you live a better life, plus reducing stress and other mind-body distress can reduce debilitating symptoms. The group will meet online at an agreed time.
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Hosted by Zsofia Kaplar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Group meets in Edinburgh EH9
Continously updating my skills, I may use cognitive behavioural sheets, or focus on self-compassion and psychological flexibility, as well as mindfulness and body awareness.
An online support group to help cope with the challenging condition of chronic urticaria, also known as hives. I have lived experience, diagnosed 3 years ago. I am now largely in remission with only occasional mild outbreaks. Triggers and management vary, which we can discuss, but the group isn't medical. I offer mental health support and coping skills to manage the stress, anxiety and depression it can bring. Knowledge and support can help you live a better life, plus reducing stress and other mind-body distress can reduce debilitating symptoms. The group will meet online at an agreed time.
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I currently run a Domestic Abuse support group for survivors. It is a very relaxed group where we sometimes chat and enjoy the safe space, and other times have difficult discussions where everyone feels supported and able to support.
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Hosted by Julie Fraser
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Group meets in Strathaven ML10
I currently run a Domestic Abuse support group for survivors. It is a very relaxed group where we sometimes chat and enjoy the safe space, and other times have difficult discussions where everyone feels supported and able to support.
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Safer space is a weekly open online therapeutic group. All adults are welcome. The maximum number of participants is eight. It operates on a donation model basis through Eventbrite. Full details are available here www.drandrewperry.org/group. Participants decide what and how we talk about things. I am happy to discuss before you buy a ticket.
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Hosted by Andrew Perry
Psychologist, CPsychol
Group meets in Linlithgow EH49
Cognitive, behavioural, psychodynamic & systemic treatment models.
Safer space is a weekly open online therapeutic group. All adults are welcome. The maximum number of participants is eight. It operates on a donation model basis through Eventbrite. Full details are available here www.drandrewperry.org/group. Participants decide what and how we talk about things. I am happy to discuss before you buy a ticket.
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Supervision for therapists, in a small group format of 4-6 people for 1.5-3 hours, monthly. Benefits include: Drawing on the diversity & expertise of the group, learning from others’ cases & dilemmas. Reduced sense of isolation, increased camaraderie & networking opportunities. Intellectual & emotional support, insight, & constructive feedback when discussing therapeutic work. Problem-solving & exploration of ethical issues. Sharing of clinical & business resources. Sessions aim to divide time equally between participants, to give everyone opportunities to raise topics of their choice, which can include questions related to cases, exercises to develop techniques & skills, & the building of a CBT knowledge base.
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Hosted by Sisto Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Group meets in Glasgow G2
We use an integrative model of CBT, focusing on your specific needs, grounded in the therapeutic relationship, collaborative problem-solving & action, life-skills training, and untangling vicious cycles through experiential cognitive, behavioural and emotional re-learning.
Supervision for therapists, in a small group format of 4-6 people for 1.5-3 hours, monthly. Benefits include: Drawing on the diversity & expertise of the group, learning from others’ cases & dilemmas. Reduced sense of isolation, increased camaraderie & networking opportunities. Intellectual & emotional support, insight, & constructive feedback when discussing therapeutic work. Problem-solving & exploration of ethical issues. Sharing of clinical & business resources. Sessions aim to divide time equally between participants, to give everyone opportunities to raise topics of their choice, which can include questions related to cases, exercises to develop techniques & skills, & the building of a CBT knowledge base.
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Join our 4-week workshop to learn CBT techniques for managing anxiety. This psycho-education group (not therapy) is for those looking to challenge negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety symptoms. Sessions are in person at the Baltic Chambers in a small, supportive group. Tuesdays, 6th–27th May | 6–7pm £80 for all 4 sessions.
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Hosted by Dawn McGuire
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Group meets in Glasgow G2
I mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice but integrate other therapies when needed.
Join our 4-week workshop to learn CBT techniques for managing anxiety. This psycho-education group (not therapy) is for those looking to challenge negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety symptoms. Sessions are in person at the Baltic Chambers in a small, supportive group. Tuesdays, 6th–27th May | 6–7pm £80 for all 4 sessions.
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For men seeking to break free from negative thought patterns and reclaim control over their mental well-being, this support group offers a blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) with a focus on peer support. We don't offer quick fixes. Together, we'll identify unhelpful thought patterns, and equip ourselves with the tools to challenge behaviours we'd like to change. You're not alone in this journey. Millions of men grapple with similar challenges; this group provides a safe, supportive space to break free from unhealthy patterns and build a more fulfilling life.
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Hosted by Thomas Simpson
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coatbridge ML5
CBT is typically a short-term therapy, and most people see significant improvement within 2 months.
For men seeking to break free from negative thought patterns and reclaim control over their mental well-being, this support group offers a blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) with a focus on peer support. We don't offer quick fixes. Together, we'll identify unhelpful thought patterns, and equip ourselves with the tools to challenge behaviours we'd like to change. You're not alone in this journey. Millions of men grapple with similar challenges; this group provides a safe, supportive space to break free from unhealthy patterns and build a more fulfilling life.
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Worried about your drinking or just looking to explore your relationship with alcohol? We run a 4 session weekly, 1 hour women's group focusing on increasing self-awareness of drinking habits and the effects, boundaries and self-care, exploring change, emotional regulation and mindfulness. If you would like further information as well as dates and times, and to book please email lily@roomtochange.co.uk.
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Hosted by Room To Change
Counsellor, MBACP
Group meets in Edinburgh EH6
Worried about your drinking or just looking to explore your relationship with alcohol? We run a 4 session weekly, 1 hour women's group focusing on increasing self-awareness of drinking habits and the effects, boundaries and self-care, exploring change, emotional regulation and mindfulness. If you would like further information as well as dates and times, and to book please email lily@roomtochange.co.uk.
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ADHDdegree provides expert ADHD assessments, medication management, and coaching for professionals and students. Our assessments follow NHS & NICE guidelines, with structured titration and GP shared care transitions whenever possible. We also offer ADHD coaching to help with focus, organisation, and emotional regulation. With both clinical expertise and lived experience of ADHD, we provide practical, compassionate support to help you thrive. Remote & evening appointments available. ? Learn more at https://adhddegree.co.uk.
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Hosted by ADHDdegree - Dr Darren O Reilly
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Group meets in Edinburgh EH2
ADHDdegree provides expert ADHD assessments, medication management, and coaching for professionals and students. Our assessments follow NHS & NICE guidelines, with structured titration and GP shared care transitions whenever possible. We also offer ADHD coaching to help with focus, organisation, and emotional regulation. With both clinical expertise and lived experience of ADHD, we provide practical, compassionate support to help you thrive. Remote & evening appointments available. ? Learn more at https://adhddegree.co.uk.
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ONLINE GROUP: This group is designed for those who might be struggling with ADHD and its impact on impulse control, anxiety and addictive behaviours. This is a safe place for those who struggle to understand why they think the way they think, why they think differently to others, and why can't they stop dealing with difficult (loud, intrusive, fast) thoughts and feelings in any other way than delving into unhealthy and often destructive habits. Learn about your issue and about different ways of tackling it with the help of a specialist and others who can identify with your problems.
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Hosted by Dr Maciej Iwanowicz
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Group meets in Glasgow G42
ONLINE GROUP: This group is designed for those who might be struggling with ADHD and its impact on impulse control, anxiety and addictive behaviours. This is a safe place for those who struggle to understand why they think the way they think, why they think differently to others, and why can't they stop dealing with difficult (loud, intrusive, fast) thoughts and feelings in any other way than delving into unhealthy and often destructive habits. Learn about your issue and about different ways of tackling it with the help of a specialist and others who can identify with your problems.
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I run a warm, supportive monthly in-person group in Glasgow. The group offers a safe space to connect, share, and explore challenges with others who truly understand. Whether you're working through therapy or seeking a sense of community, the group fosters understanding, resilience, and growth. Guided by evidence-based approaches like CBT, sessions are inclusive and welcoming. Places are limited, ensuring a personal and focused experience. It’s a chance to gain insights, build connections, and take steps forward in a supportive environment. Reach out to learn more or reserve your spot for our next session
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Hosted by Laura Hunter
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Group meets in Glasgow G4
I run a warm, supportive monthly in-person group in Glasgow. The group offers a safe space to connect, share, and explore challenges with others who truly understand. Whether you're working through therapy or seeking a sense of community, the group fosters understanding, resilience, and growth. Guided by evidence-based approaches like CBT, sessions are inclusive and welcoming. Places are limited, ensuring a personal and focused experience. It’s a chance to gain insights, build connections, and take steps forward in a supportive environment. Reach out to learn more or reserve your spot for our next session
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Join a small group of up to 12 people in our weekly online, two-hour sessions led by Dr Craig Govan. This isn’t just a support group —it is an exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment group. You’ll benefit from lower treatment costs and a supportive community. The group treatment programme costs £399 to attend all 12 sessions. If you wish to join one of our groups, please email: craig@ocdtreatment.co.uk
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Hosted by The OCD Treatment Clinic - Dr Craig Govan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Group meets in Edinburgh EH12
Join a small group of up to 12 people in our weekly online, two-hour sessions led by Dr Craig Govan. This isn’t just a support group —it is an exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment group. You’ll benefit from lower treatment costs and a supportive community. The group treatment programme costs £399 to attend all 12 sessions. If you wish to join one of our groups, please email: craig@ocdtreatment.co.uk
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Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is something we all naturally possess. And there’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodelling the physical structure of your brain. Pause. Breathe. De-Stress Mindfulness & Relaxation Group – 4 Week Block Hosted by: Giovanna & Lindsay (Counselling Psychologists) Tuesdays in June (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) at 12pm Mindfulness practices including breathing, guided imagery, and relaxation strategies
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Hosted by Psyche Therapy Group Ltd
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Group meets in Glasgow G2
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is something we all naturally possess. And there’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodelling the physical structure of your brain. Pause. Breathe. De-Stress Mindfulness & Relaxation Group – 4 Week Block Hosted by: Giovanna & Lindsay (Counselling Psychologists) Tuesdays in June (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) at 12pm Mindfulness practices including breathing, guided imagery, and relaxation strategies
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Join a small group of children living with OCD, along with their parents, for our weekly two-hour sessions led by Dr Craig Govan. This isn’t just a support group —it is an exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment group. You’ll benefit from lower treatment costs and a supportive community. Our treatment groups cost £399 for 12 sessions. If you wish to join one of our groups, please email: craig@ocdtreatment.co.uk
Photo of Craig Hugh Govan - The OCD Treatment Clinic - Dr Craig Govan, Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hosted by The OCD Treatment Clinic - Dr Craig Govan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Group meets in Edinburgh EH12
Join a small group of children living with OCD, along with their parents, for our weekly two-hour sessions led by Dr Craig Govan. This isn’t just a support group —it is an exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment group. You’ll benefit from lower treatment costs and a supportive community. Our treatment groups cost £399 for 12 sessions. If you wish to join one of our groups, please email: craig@ocdtreatment.co.uk
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Support Groups

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.