Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Archives

Explaining Therapy Accreditations and Qualifications

Navigating through the world of mental health services when you are in need of help can be difficult. In this blog I am focusing on accreditations within psychotherapy training – CBT and EMDR in particular.

Dyslexia – What is it, and can CBT help?

I grew up speaking 4 languages, but sometimes cannot understand simple instructions- this made no sense to me. How could it be? It only dawned on me at University that I might be dyslexic.

Suicidal Thoughts – Why Do I Experience Them, And Can CBT Help?

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and not seeing a solution may lead to thoughts of suicide. There are many reasons why these types of thoughts appear. Having constant intrusive thoughts of suicide requires attention – there is a reason for this, and you should seek professional advice.

Can CBT and EMDR Help With Addiction?

Addiction is a combination of the mental and physical need for something. It’s activated by the reward system in the brain, which allows anyone to become addicted to anything. Addiction often has a negative long-term impact on life, including relationships and wellbeing. It’s a behaviour that feels as if it’s impossible to control.

Postnatal Depression And Headaches

Did you know that up to 39% of women can experience headaches up to a week after giving birth? This could be due to changes in estrogen (hormone) levels. Headaches can be caused by changes in hormone levels, dehydration, tension, stress, and lack of sleep.

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How Does CBT Work & Help

CBT stands for Cognitive Behaviour (Psycho-) Therapy. Cognition is the mental action, or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding by incorporating one’s own thoughts, beliefs, and images. Pretty much everything that goes through your head is a cognition.

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Why CBT Doesn’t Always Work

There can be a number of complex but common reasons which can help to explain why CBT has not worked for an individual. Here are our top 3.

Can Too Much Worrying Make Me Ill?

Moderate stress and occasional worrying are normal in life, but as the mind and body are in close contact constantly communicating with each other by chemical messages, too much worrying can affect not just your mind, but also the health of your body.

How to Recognise Depression

Depression is an illness that can affect both the mind and body. It is often characterised by a constant feeling of tiredness, sadness, lethargy, and a lack of motivation.

CBT, Counselling & EMDR: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to seeking self-help to support our mental health, the question of whether one needs a psychologist, psychiatrist, counsellor or coach is often the first stumbling block. Read more to find out what would be best for you.