What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-informed, and collaborative approach that explores the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, physical responses, and behaviours.
CBT can help you understand patterns that may be influencing how you experience and respond to challenges in your life. It provides space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening and consider whether the way you are thinking and responding is helping you move towards what matters to you.
What does CBT involve?
CBT provides a clear framework, adapted to you, your circumstances, and what you hope to achieve.
Together, we may explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence one another, recognise patterns that may be making life more difficult and consider different ways of thinking or responding.
We may also develop practical strategies to help you manage the challenges you are facing and feel more confident in everyday life.
Who might benefit from CBT?
CBT may be helpful if you are experiencing:
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Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting and everyday life
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Worrying, overthinking or finding it difficult to switch off
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Feeling stressed, emotionally drained or like you’re running on empty
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Parenting guilt, self-doubt or feeling like you’re not doing enough
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Low mood, loss of motivation or feeling unlike yourself
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Frustration, anger or difficulty managing strong emotions
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Relationship difficulties, conflict or communication challenges
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Finding particular parenting situations difficult to manage
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Adjusting to changes in your family or personal life
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Feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself and your own needs
CBT isn’t about thinking positively or getting everything right. It’s about understanding your patterns, building practical skills, and finding ways to respond that feel more helpful for you and your family.
