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Therapy approaches

CBT online: cognitive behavioural therapy

CBT is based on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. When one changes, the others follow. Your therapist helps you notice automatic thoughts, test them against what actually happens, and try different responses.

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How it works

It is a collaborative, goal-focused therapy. You agree on what to work on and practise between sessions, which is where much of the change happens.

Who it suits

People who like structure, practical tools and a clear sense of progress.

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What sessions look like

  • Clear goals agreed at the start
  • A structure to each session: review, learn or practise, plan
  • Small experiments and exercises between sessions
  • Usually short-term, often six to twenty sessions

Other approaches

Which approach is right depends on you and what you want to change. Your therapist will discuss options with you. This page is general information, not medical advice.

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