CBT

CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a practical and short-term type of psychotherapy, useful in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress conditions.

How CBT works

It works by helping clients focus on the present, on the problems that come up in day-to-day life. It aids clients in identifying, questioning and changing their thoughts, attitudes and beliefs surrounding specific emotions and behaviours that cause them distress. They learn to develop personal coping strategies so they can solve current problems and change unhelpful patterns, behaviours and emotional regulation.

CBT Treatment

The basic steps in a CBT assessment include:

  • Identifying critical behaviours
  • Determining whether those behaviours are excesses or deficits
  • Evaluating them for frequency, duration, or intensity to obtain a baseline

 

Successful CBT sessions include a healthy collaboration between the counsellor and the individual. This therapy also involves identifying the problem, establishing attainable goals, empathic communication, frequent feedback, reality checks, homework assignments, and teaching individuals to use learned skills to promote positive behavioural change and growth. Eventually, this therapy aims to guide you to apply the skills you’ve learned during treatment to your daily life.

Again, this isn’t a treatment prescribed to every client and will only be recommended depending on the client’s needs.

woman thinking during CBT cognitive behavioural therapy

How we can work with you

When it comes to finding the right therapy for you, each client receives a unique plan based on your experiences and what works best for you. We can try many different types of treatments, and it’s our goal to find the therapy that fits you and your specific circumstances. We always ask for your input and honesty to make sure we’re supporting you in the best way possible.

We provide individual counselling (both in-person and over the phone).

Other treatments we offer

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing​​

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it’s an integrative therapy used specifically for clients who have experienced trauma and many other mental health issues. It has been proven very effective in dealing with these conditions.

DBT is a modified form of CBT, and it aims to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.

EFIT, or Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, is a variation of the well-known and successful EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy)

Play Therapy is a highly regarded and evidence-based therapeutic modality for children.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern and evidence-based therapeutic approach that empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater psychological flexibility and resilience.