About Psychotherapy and Counselling
Behaviour therapists focus on bringing about changed behaviour. They believe that a change will come about if behaviour is changed. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is well established an effective treatment for conditions such as depression and anxiety. CBT refers to a group of therapies that aim to reduce dysfunctional emotions and alter thought patterns and behaviour. Sessions are usually weekly for six weeks and it is common for clients to be given “homework” to complete before the next session. This therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings. For example, if you fear going to the dentist, this may lead you to feel of anxious and produce a feeling of panic which in turn may cause the heart to beat more quickly, your mouth to dry and even light headedness.
A counsellor would talk through these emotions and demonstrate that these negative thoughts and beliefs can be altered to reduce or remove the panic and fear.
Counselling is a talking therapy in which the therapist listens to the client in order to allow them a “safe” space where they can express their feelings on the issues that are bothering them. This is often the therapy of choice for the medical profession for treating depression.
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