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COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
Pracitioners
Mike Bellew, Marilyn Upton
Brief explanation of the therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking therapy. It can help people who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties. What people think (cognitive) can affect how they feel and how they behave (behavioural).
By working respectfully and collaboratively, practitioners can help each person identify cognitive and behavioural patterns that might contribute to the problems they are experiencing. Supporting individuals in their quest for change can help facilitate how a person feels and lives.
What can the client expect at the appointment
CBT requires a solid working relationship between patient and therapist – this is fundamental to treatment being a success. It is important that time is spent during this first appointment for patient and therapist to get to know each other. It is very much an assessment gathering exercise on both sides.
What will happen in a session
The client will discuss the problems with the therapist and together explore the areas that might be addressed. They will then plan out a programme of action which will be mutually agreed upon.
How many sessions should the client need before they see a result
This will depend on the problem being treated and the therapist being seen.
What can the therapy help
CBT has been known to help the following:
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Anxiety related problems
- Hypochondriasis
- Insomnia
- Panic attacks
- Agoraphobia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
It is advisable to check with individual counsellors which of the above they deal with.
Who would benefit from this type of therapy
Anyone who wishes to better their quality of life.
Footnote
As part of Mike's integrated approach to CBT, he offers therapy for anger management. In addition, he also offers a Mindfulness based approach for management of stress and depression. Mindfulness is a National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommended treatment for management and prevention of relapse of these conditions. Mike does not work with children or teenagers under 16 years of age.
Marilyn links CBT with Stress Management , Life Management and Hypnotherapy. Each one is used to help the client achieve changes to make their life better. When working with Marilyn Upton, she will at some point take the client to a pleasant state of Relaxation where things can be seen very clearly and positive thoughts can replace negative ones. Marilyn works with children and adults.
Links
www.mike-counsellor.co.uk
www.manageyourstress.co.uk
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