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WHAT IS CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a method of treatment for psychological disorders, that takes a practical, task-based approach to solving problems.



It is designed to help change negative thoughts and behaviours, by providing more positive and fulfilling solutions.



The focus of CBT is to address symptoms while they are present, and to learn skills and techniques that can be used in the ongoing improvement of mental health.

How does cognitive behaviour therapy work?
If you are thinking negatively about yourself or a situation, and that is causing you problems, CBT might be able to help.

In CBT, you work with a therapist to recognise the patterns of thinking and behaviour that cause you problems.

First you will work with your therapist to understand what are the most troubling problems for you
Then you work out what your thoughts, emotions and beliefs are about these situations.
You will identify which of these thoughts, emotions and beliefs are negative or inaccurate.
Working with your therapist, you find ways to challenge them. You might ask yourself: is that true? Or you might ask yourself: so what?
You then also identify what behaviours are you doing based on these negative beliefs that you could change.
Then you can find ways to think and act that are less harmful to you.
CBT has been around for many years. It’s the basis of other therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).

What is CBT used for?
Research shows CBT has helped children, teenagers and adults with emotional, psychological and psychiatric issues such as anxiety and depression.

CBT has been shown to help people with:

anxiety issues like generalised anxiety disorder, panic, phobias and social anxiety
obsessive compulsive disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
depression
eating disorders
relationship issues
anger and stress.

What can I expect from CBT?
CBT helps you to understand your thinking and behaviour.

You’ll learn skills that will help with your current problems and that you can apply to future problems.

It relies on a close professional relationship with your therapist. They will help you to recognise the difference between helpful and unhelpful thoughts, and teach you how to let go of the unhelpful thoughts.

Your CBT program could be anywhere between 5 and 20 weeks, depending on your problem and the treatment program you and your therapist agree on. CBT can be conducted in private or group sessions, or online (e-therapy). Psychologists, some doctors with special training in mental health and other therapists conduct CBT. You may be eligible for a mental health plan by your doctor to access Medicare rebates for CBT.

It’s likely to include some ‘homework’. You’ll work with your therapist to set some tasks to practice what you talk about. CBT can be used at the same time as relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, medication or supportive counselling.

When doesn’t CBT work?
CBT is difficult for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia. It is also difficult for people with learning difficulties.

Also, it won’t help you deal with why you have a lot of negative thoughts.

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