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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy was developed by Aaron T. Beck in the early 1960’s.

In a relatively very short time it has become one of the leading psychological therapies in most Western countries, both in psychological practice and medicine. Its attractiveness and success are due to the close ties between knowledge and practices that characterise its high efficacy in the treatment of many disorders (including depression and anxiety) demonstrated in numerous scientific studies.

What is Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy?

• Is a short-term therapy that is extremely effective, structured, and focused on the present.
• This therapy takes into account situations that happened in the past, but focuses primarily on what we can change in the present
• It’s strengths are that it allows the patient to become his or her own therapist Therefore, if problems arise in the future the patient knows how to approach them and solve them.
• It’s purpose is to make changes that can be objectively measured  (these changes mostly concern: behaviour, emotions, physiological symptoms, ways of thinking and ways of dealing with problems).
• CBT involves the use of cognitive and behavioural techniques that help to look at the thinking processes, in order to overcome unhelpful beliefs and patterns that are the source of problems.
• The relationship between patient and therapist is based on a close collaboration and trust.

Is Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy appropriate for me?

From our experience we can say that the Cognitive – Behavioural Therapy is extremely effective for most patients and treats a diverse range of psychological disorders.

Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy allows the introduction of significant changes in the life and psyche of each individual person. In turn, these changes give us a sense of control over our own lives.

Currently in England Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy is very popular and because of its effectiveness the National Health Service (NHS) and many private organizations invest in it.

Do I need therapy?

If you‘re looking at this website, we can assume that you are not happy because of something troubling you and disrupting your quality of life. If you can think of ways out of this situation and areas of your life that you would like to change, but you're not sure how to go about it, this therapy will be helpful for you.

We all experience problems in life but we do not have to feel powerless and at the mercy of fate. We can solve them.

How long is the treatment?

There is no fixed pattern. The treatment can lasts an average of 6-12 sessions, depending on the presented problem and the goals you choose.

Therapy sessions are normally held once a week and may also be agreed upon every two weeks.

At the first treatment session the number of therapeutic sessions required may be agreed upon. All information discussed in therapy is confidential.

If I had different therapy before can you help me?

Some of the patients we work with have previously used other types of therapy to solve the problem they have.There is no fixed pattern. CBT treatment lasts an average of 4-10 sessions, depending on the presented problem and the goals you choose.

The dominant part of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is to teach the patient how to control their mood and become their own therapist, which helps to avoid the potential need to return to therapy in the future.Therapy sessions are normally held once a week and may also be agreed upon every two weeks.

What if my problem recures in the future?

A part of Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy is relapse prevention by practicing techniques that will prevent recurrences of depression and neurosis. In addition, we can agree on a future summarizing session to check and support your progress.

I am interested, what now?

Contact us by phone or e-mail to arrange the first meeting. During the therapy session we'll talk about the problems you are experiencing and whether this type of therapy is right for you. There is no obligation after this session to initiate any further treatment.

More information on this treatment can be found on the BABCP website.

website: www.babcp.com

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT Therapy)