CBT therapy in London
An evidence-backed, structured therapy approach using real-world strategies you can use to feel more balanced and steady in your life
You might find yourself thinking:
“I’m not good enough.”
“If I don’t get this perfect, I’ve failed.”
““I’m responsible for everyone else’s happiness.”
“Everyone else seems to have it figured out—I’m falling behind.”
“It’s not safe to let people see how I really feel.”
In CBT, we work together to gently challenge these thoughts and discover new ways to relate to them—so they no longer have to run the show.
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach rooted in the work of Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis in the 1960s and 1970s. Originally developed to address depression, CBT has since expanded and evolved to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety, phobias, trauma, and stress-related disorders.
At its core, CBT focuses on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By helping clients recognise and reframe unhelpful patterns, CBT empowers them to make positive changes and develop healthier coping strategies.
CBT’s strength lies in its adaptability. It can be tailored to address specific challenges, such as panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, or even health-related concerns like chronic pain.
Extensive research consistently supports CBT as a gold-standard treatment, demonstrating its effectiveness across diverse populations and presenting concerns.
What You Can Expect
In therapy, we’ll work together to identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviours that may be contributing to your difficulties. We’ll explore new perspectives and experiment with practical strategies to bring about real change. CBT is typically structured and time-limited, often involving:
Setting clear goals for therapy
Exploring how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected
Learning and practicing new skills and strategies
Reviewing progress and adjusting as needed
CBT is backed by a strong evidence base and is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Its collaborative, goal-focused nature can be especially helpful when you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
A short video explaining how CBT works
CBT Techniques We Might Use
In our sessions, you’ll learn practical tools you can take into your daily life. For example:
Thought Records – Noticing unhelpful thoughts and gently challenging them, so they don’t hold as much power over you.
Behavioural Experiments – Trying small, intentional actions to see if new outcomes are possible—often surprising yourself in the process.
Problem-Solving Skills – Breaking down complex challenges into manageable steps, so you’re not carrying everything at once.
Relaxation Strategies – Practicing calming techniques to soothe the body and mind, helping you feel more grounded and steady.
Values-Based Actions – Reconnecting with what truly matters to you, so your decisions feel clearer and more aligned.