Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based therapy, now established as the leading psychological treatment for a wide range of difficulties. It is a practical, structured form of psychotherapy that focuses very much on the "here and now".

CBT works on the basis that our thoughts, ideas and beliefs affect how we feel and behave and that many of our psychological difficulties are caused and maintained by our own unhelpful beliefs and the underlying assumptions we make about ourselves, the world and other people.

The aim of CBT is to overcome current difficulties using various techniques which can then be used, if necessary, to tackle any future difficulties that arise. In this way, it is a short term therapy that can help both in the short and longer term.