CBT Therapy

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are closely interconnected – each one influencing and reinforcing the others in a cycle. At TRC, we understand how challenging it can be to feel stuck in patterns that negatively affect your life. That’s why we offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): a highly effective, evidence-based approach for breaking these cycles and fostering more balanced, constructive ways of thinking and behaving.

CBT is a structured, adaptable therapy with a strong research foundation, making it suitable for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Whether you’re facing new difficulties or seeking to address long-standing issues, our CBT specialists will work with you to create a personalised, goal-oriented plan. While CBT can be highly effective on its own, it can also be integrated into a broader, holistic treatment approach as part of TRC’s comprehensive care model.

What Can CBT Help With?

CBT is effective in addressing a wide variety of issues, including:

Anxiety (e.g. generalised anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety)
Eating disorders
Depression and low mood
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Low self-esteem

At TRC, our CBT specialists support clients across all age groups – including children and their families, adolescents, and adults.

What to Expect from CBT

While CBT is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, it typically includes several core principles that provide structure and clarity throughout the process:

Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts: You’ll learn to recognise negative thinking patterns – such as “I must be annoying them” or “If I don’t do this perfectly, I’m a failure” – and reframe them with questions like, “Where is the evidence for this thought?”
Understanding the thought-feeling-behaviour connection: You’ll explore how these elements interact and influence one another in your daily life.
Collaborative, client-centred work: CBT is a partnership. You and your therapist will build a trusting relationship, set achievable goals, and find the strategies that work best for you.
Practical coping tools: You’ll gain skills and techniques you can use outside the therapy room to manage everyday challenges more effectively.
Goal-oriented progress: CBT focuses on measurable outcomes, helping you and your therapist track your development and make the best use of your time together.

FAQs

Is CBT suitable for children and young people?
Yes, CBT can be adapted for children and adolescents. At TRC, we have therapists who specialise in working with young people and their families, using developmentally appropriate techniques to help them understand emotions, build coping skills, and manage difficulties like anxiety, low mood, or self-esteem issues.

How do I know if CBT is right for me?
CBT is helpful for many people, but it isn’t the right fit for everyone. If you’re looking for a structured, solution-focused therapy that helps you develop practical tools, CBT could be a good option.

How long does CBT usually take?
CBT is typically short to medium-term, with many clients noticing improvements within 6 to 20 sessions. However, the duration depends on your individual needs and the complexity of the issues you’re working on. We regularly review progress to ensure therapy is focused and effective.

Will I need to do work outside of sessions?
Yes, CBT often includes between-session tasks or reflections to help you apply what you’ve learned in real life. These might involve practising new skills, tracking thoughts or behaviours, or experimenting with new responses to challenging situations. This practical focus is a key part of CBT’s effectiveness.