What is Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a scientifically-established psychological approach to the management of dysfunctional behaviour that does not involve medication. CBT has been shown, in numerous scientific trials around the world, to produce clinically significant improvements in a wide range of mental illnesses. CBT is based upon the relationship between an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In CBT, the patient and therapist work collaboratively to identify, analyse, and understand the patient’s condition in terms of the interaction of these three constructs. Treatment typically focuses on thoughts and behaviours that are presently causing distress or interfering with an individual’s life. CBT pivots around the development of a shared view of the individual’s problems by both patient and therapist. Once this has been achieved, the therapist is able to develop a tailored treatment protocol with identified goals and strategies. The principal thrust of CBT is to empower the patient to generate cogn
