Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based psychological therapy that focuses on the links between our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours. CBT is based on the theory that difficulties are often maintained by unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioural responses, and that making small, targeted changes can lead to meaningful improvements in wellbeing.

CBT is a collaborative and practical approach. Therapy typically involves working together to develop a shared understanding of current difficulties, identifying patterns that may be keeping problems going, and learning strategies to respond differently. This may include exploring thought processes, behavioural experiments, coping strategies, and skills to manage emotions more effectively. 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is widely supported within UK clinical guidelines developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) — the body that sets evidence-based standards for health and care in England, and is frequently referenced in UK clinical practice.

CBT is recommended within NICE guidelines as a first-line psychological therapy for many common mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety disorders, and forms part of standard clinical pathways used in services such as NHS Talking Therapies. 

NICE also includes CBT within treatment recommendations for anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), advising that trauma-focused CBT should be offered to people with PTSD as part of the core psychological treatment options.

Our Psychotherapists are all appropriately trained and hold UK-recognised CBT qualifications, alongside extensive experience in working with vulnerable adults, both within the NHS and privately. Our therapists are fully accredited under the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the UK’s leading professional body for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It sets nationally recognised standards for CBT training, accreditation, and clinical practice, helping to ensure that CBT is delivered safely, ethically, and to a high professional standard.

BABCP accreditation indicates that a practitioner has completed accredited training, receives regular clinical supervision, and meets ongoing professional development and ethical requirements.