CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
It offers practical strategies to help shift unhelpful patterns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often called CBT, is one of the most widely used psychological therapies. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
The core idea is that how we interpret situations can influence how we feel and how we respond. Sometimes these interpretations become automatic and unhelpful, especially when we are under stress or have been struggling for a long time.
CBT helps identify these patterns and gently question them. It also introduces practical strategies to respond differently — such as testing assumptions, breaking problems into manageable steps, and gradually facing situations that have been avoided.
CBT is usually structured and goal-oriented. Sessions often involve learning specific skills and practicing them between appointments. Many people appreciate this practical focus.
It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and a range of other difficulties. For some people, it provides clear tools that can be used long after therapy has finished.