What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), is probably the therapy method that most people are aware of. Its use has become the treatment of choice by many within the medical profession, in fact now virtually every NHS hospital in the UK has their own in-house facility, as do some GP practices. It has been used to successfully treat everything from Panic Attacks to Fear of Flying, from Depression to Phobias.

As you would expect, CBT combines cognitive and behavioural techniques. The therapist often takes on the role of a trainer, teaching clients techniques and strategies, which they can then use to overcome their problems. Whilst it may sound simple in its use, CBT can produce rapid results over a very wide spectrum of complaints. As a therapy it is both educative and problem orientated, and the sessions very structured.