CBT is widely recognized as an effective form of intervention for anxiety, OCD, and the unpleasant physical symptoms that accompany these difficulties. It is suitable for a wide range of problems, including depression, behavioural difficulties, conflicts and relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders, personality disorders, and challenges related to low self-esteem and self-doubt. Additional approaches drawn from Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help deepen self-understanding or address more complex difficulties. Therapy can also be an instrument for improving self-awareness and overall quality of life.
Simply stated, CBT aims to identify - and then interrupt - the underlying processes that maintain or fuel the problems a person might experience.
Stages of therapy
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The first step is to build a therapeutic bond and learn more about the person’s present life and history. Therapeutic work can be challenging; a strong bond and mutual trust can help a person navigate the ups and downs of the process with greater ease and curiosity. The safer someone feels, the more likely they are to grow beyond their comfort zone during therapy.
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The second step involves a more in-depth assessment of problems, goals, and values. Together, the client and therapist explore patterns of the problem and the factors that maintain them.
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Lastly, we plan and take the necessary steps toward the person’s goals and values. In this phase, various techniques are used to encourage perceptual and behavioural changes that align with the client’s values and aim to reduce avoidable suffering in the future.
About the Therapist
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