CBT is an evidence based psychological therapy primarily used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It can also help to treat people with eating disorders and other mood disorders. It is the recommended treatment for anxiety, depression and PTSD according to the NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines.
CBT is based upon the idea that the way that we feel is affected by the way that we think and behave. CBT helps people to look at the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviour and by working on these make positive changes in their lives.
CBT helps people to identify these thoughts and cycles and see where they can begin to break out of them.
CBT helps people to learn tools and techniques to manage anxiety symptoms alongside helping people to face their feared situations.
CBT helps people to develop strategies that they can begin to apply to everyday situations in their life and eventually become their own therapist.