Cognitive behavioural therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy that helps to change the way people think and behave. 
 
It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviour are all interconnected and affect each other. 
 
CBT works by helping us identify unhelpful patterns in our thinking, how these patterns can lead to difficult emotions or behaviours, then gently guiding us towards making changes to improve our wellbeing.
 
In Coaching, CBT techniques are used to help clients explore their current challenges and goals more deeply. 
 
Coaches use CBT techniques to understand the root causes of client’s issues and how they might be impacting their lives in both positive and negative ways. This understanding then allows Coaches to help their clients create a personalised plan that is tailored to their goals and needs. 
 
Coaches are not therapists, so the focus is on helping clients identify useful strategies for achieving desired outcomes, rather than delving deeply into past traumas or experiences. Coaching can provide meaningful support in helping people make positive changes that last.
 
CBT has been proven to be an incredibly effective tool for helping people manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues and Coaches are increasingly using CBT techniques as part of their practice. By understanding how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact with each other, Coaches can help their clients to better understand themselves, gain helpful insights into their behaviour patterns and create plans of action that will lead to meaningful change.