Why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is currently the gold standard in the psychotherapy field, being recommended by UK National Institute for health and Care Excellence and the American Psychological Association based on its rigorous empirical basis.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
It is important to emphasize that advances in CBT have been made on the basis of both research and clinical practice. Indeed, CBT is an approach for which there is ample scientific evidence that the methods that have been developed actually produce change. In this manner, CBT differs from many other forms of psychological treatment.
CBT is based on several core principles, including:
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Psychological problems can be maintained by our thinking patterns.
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Psychological problems can be maintained by behavioural patterns.
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People suffering from psychological problems can learn to adjust their thinking and behavioural patterns, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
During CBT sessions the therapist and the client will build a common understanding of the clients problems and would explore the past experiences, the present difficulties and the future expectations.