Therapy Approach
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
CBT is one of the most widely researched and effective therapies — helping you break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Book a session →What Is CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Rather than exploring childhood history in depth, CBT works with what's happening now — helping you identify patterns that aren't serving you and develop concrete skills to change them. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, and many other concerns.
How It Works
CBT is built on the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings, which influence our behaviours — and that changing any one of these can create positive change. Your therapist will help you identify 'automatic thoughts' — the quick, often negative interpretations your mind makes in challenging situations — and teach you to question and reframe them. Between sessions, you'll practice new skills and track patterns in a simple journal or worksheet.
Who CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Helps
What to Expect
Sessions are structured and collaborative. You and your therapist will set clear goals and work toward them step by step. You'll learn practical techniques like thought challenging, behavioural experiments, and relaxation skills. CBT is typically short to medium term (6-20 sessions), and you'll leave each session with something concrete to practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Reading
Books Louise often recommends to clients exploring CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
David Burns's classic CBT guide — practical tools for understanding and changing the thought patterns that drive anxiety and depression.
Mind Over Mood
Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky's bestselling CBT workbook — practical, evidence-based tools for changing how you think and feel.
When Panic Attacks
David Burns's practical CBT guide to overcoming anxiety, panic, and phobias — without medication.
A low-pressure first step
Not sure CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is right for you?
That's okay. A conversation costs nothing and might give you the clarity you need. Louise can help you explore whether this approach fits what you are going through.
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