SERVICE DETAILS
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that is solution-orientated dealing with the ‘here & now’. It is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these, we can alter all the others.
When we’re low or upset, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice and change problematic thinking styles or behaviour patterns so we can feel better.
CBT is a collaborative therapy – it’s not something that is done to you, it’s a way of working together with a CBT therapist on mutually agreed goals. CBT may also include some practical work for you to undertake between sessions, and a block usually lasts 16 weeks.
Counselling and CBT are available to anyone in South West Edinburgh aged 16 and over and can take place face-to-face, online, or by phone. You can self-refer or be referred by your GP, CPN, social worker, or other organisation you are working with.
How to Self-refer...
Please see https://thehealthagency.org.uk/self-referral-page.
