CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Chester
Feel stuck in anxiety, overthinking or negative patterns?
If your thoughts feel overwhelming, your mood is low or you find yourself still inn the same unhelpful patterns again and again…..you are not alone.
Cognitive behaviour therapy also known as CBT is a practical evidence based therapy that helps you understand what is driving these patterns and more importantly how to change them by altering thoughts and behaviours. With the right support it is possible to feel calmer, clearer and more in control of your life. Focusing on solutions and encouraging you to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change destructive patterns of behaviour.
What is CBT
CBT is a structured, goal focused therapy that looks how how your thoughts feelings and behaviours are connected.
CBT therapy includes learning how to identify and challenge unrealistic and unhelpful thoughts. Enabling you to be able to develop better problem solving skills. It is especially useful for clients who suffer with anxiety, OCD and depression. When used in conjunction with hypnosis this is called cognitive hypnotherapy.
Instead of only talking about the past CBT focuses on what is happening in your life right now and gives you practical tools to
- Recognise unhelpful thought patterns
- Challenge negative thinking
- Change behaviour that keeps you stuck
- Develop healthier more balanced ways of coping
It’s a collaborative process where we work together to create real lasting change.
How CBT Can Help You
CBT is highly effective for a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. CBT is widely used across the UK . It can help you to :
- Reduce anxiety and constant overthinking
- Feel calmer and more inn control
- Improve your mood and motivation
- Build confidence and self esteem
- Break cycles of avoidance and procrastination
- Manage stress more effectively
- Sleep better and feel more relaxed
Many clients begin to notice positive changes in a relatively short period of time.
What Problems Can CBT Treat ?
CBT is widely used in the UK and recommended by Doctors within the NHS for
- Anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder
- Depression and low mood
- Panic attacks
- OCD
- Phobias
- Stress and burnout
- Health anxiety
- Low self esteem
If you are unsure whether CBT is right for youth please book a free no obligation discovery call to discuss.
CBT Combined With Hypnotherapy
CBT combined with hypnotherapy is a more powerful approach. Whilst CBT works at a conscious level helping you to understand and change your thinking , hypnotherapy works more deeply with the subconscious patterns that can keep problems locked in place.
By combining these two approaches we can
- Access deep emotional patterns
- Reinforce positive changes more effectively
- Create faster, longer lasting results
This integrative approach is often more powerful than using CBT alone.
Why Choose Me ?
Choosing the right therapist matters.
- Being a specialist mental health therapist, with over 30 years experience,
- Specialist mental health training…originally training as a registered mental health nurse with in the NHS 1989
- Fully trained in CBT at Birmingham University
- Diploma in Mental Health Nursing City of Birmingham University
- Senior practitioner in Hypnotherapy GHR,
- Mindfulness based cognitive therapy practitioner
- Master practitioner NLP
- Developing a unique therapy that combines CBT with hypnotherapy. This combination is powerful, dynamic and long lasting. Improving the quality of your life significantly.
My aim is not to just help you cope but to help you make meaningful lasting changes.
Take The First Step….
If you are ready to move forward , I am here to help. Please get in touch today
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FAQ About CBT
What is CBT…
A structured practical therapy that helps you to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviour that affect how you feel
How Many CBT sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your situation. But many people feel an improvement after a few sessions . Typically most people have between 6 and 8 sessions .
Is CBT Effective For Anxiety?
Yes …. CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety and is the treatment of choice for many NHS doctors.
What Happens In CBT Sessions?
Sessions involve talking through your experiences, identifying patterns and learning practical techniques to manage thoughts, emotions and behaviours
Do You Combine CBT With Hypnotherapy?
Yes I integrate hypnotherapy with CBT to help create a deeper and longer lasting change.