Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based talking therapy that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
It focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is effective for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, low mood, and stress, helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and restore emotional balance.
CBT provides a structured and supportive approach to understanding how your thoughts influence your emotions and actions.
I’m Dr Kat Aguilera, a registered and chartered counselling psychologist specialising in trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, which means that I work closely with you to understand the challenges you’re facing and tailor therapy to meet your personal goals. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, or trauma-related difficulties, CBT can help you move forward with greater self-awareness and control.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected. When we’re struggling, unhelpful thought patterns can keep us trapped in cycles of distress: for example, by fuelling anxiety, self-doubt, or low motivation. CBT helps you identify and challenge these negative thought patterns, develop new perspectives, and practice more adaptive behaviours. CBT can help you:
• Recognise and reframe unhelpful thoughts
• Develop healthier coping strategies
• Manage anxiety, worry, or panic
• Overcome low mood and feelings of hopelessness
• Build self-esteem and emotional resilience
• Develop tools to navigate daily stress more effectively
CBT focuses on the present, helping you address current difficulties and find practical solutions that fit into your daily life.
How Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work?
CBT works by helping you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence one another. Together, we’ll explore the specific challenges you’re facing and identify unhelpful patterns that may be contributing to your distress.
Through structured exercises and guided reflection, CBT helps you break problems down into manageable parts; making it easier to see where you can make meaningful changes. In our sessions, I will support you to notice and challenge self-critical or anxious thoughts, and learn effective coping techniques. CBT can also help you to build a toolkit for managing stress and emotional overwhelm, including practical skills to maintain long-term wellbeing.
Online CBT Therapy
I offer both in-person and online CBT sessions, giving you flexibility wherever you are. Online CBT provides the same high level of support as in-person therapy, allowing you to explore your experiences in a safe, confidential environment. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, online CBT can help you develop healthier coping mechanisms at your own pace. If you’re ready to start your journey towards emotional balance, contact me today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy FAQs
What can CBT help with?
CBT is effective for a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, low self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma-related difficulties.
How is CBT different from other therapies?
Unlike some therapies that focus on the past, CBT emphasises understanding and changing current thought patterns and behaviours that maintain distress. It’s practical, goal-oriented, and focuses on finding workable solutions.
How many CBT sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and needs. Some people notice improvement within 6–8 sessions, while others benefit from a longer course of therapy for more complex or long-standing issues.
Is online CBT as effective as in-person therapy?
Yes. Research shows that online CBT is just as effective as in-person sessions. Many clients find it more convenient and feel more comfortable opening up in their own environment.
Can CBT help with trauma or PTSD?
Absolutely. Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) is a specialist form of CBT designed to help you process traumatic experiences safely and develop healthy coping strategies. I offer this as part of my trauma therapy services.
How do I start CBT Therapy?
You can book a free consultation to discuss your needs and goals. I’ll explain how CBT works, what to expect from sessions, and together we’ll create a personalised therapy plan to support your wellbeing.
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5th Floor
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London
E14 9NN
07503 158 618
info@aguilerapsychology.co.uk
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