Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

At Journey Psychology in Sherwood Park, we proudly offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals overcome a wide range of mental health challenges. By understanding and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, CBT empowers lasting change and supports emotional well-being.

Understanding Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behaviours that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. It is used to help treat a wide range of issues in a person’s life, from sleeping difficulties or relationship problems, to drug and alcohol abuse or anxiety and depression. CBT works by changing people’s attitudes and their behaviour by focusing on the thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes that are held (a person’s cognitive processes) and how these processes relate to the way a person behaves, as a way of dealing with emotional problems.

How Does Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Enhance Mental Health?

CBT operates on the understanding that negative thoughts and behaviours can lead to emotional difficulties. During therapy sessions, therapists at Journey Psychology help clients:

Identify Distorted Thinking

Spot the thoughts that are creating problems and reevaluate them in light of reality.

Cultivate a Greater Awareness of Others’ Behavior

CBT can help clients understand the behaviour and motivations of others which can alleviate personal distress.

Use Problem Solving Skills to Cope with Difficult Situations

Learn better ways to handle life’s challenges.

Develop Greater Confidence in One’s Abilities

Increase reliance on one’s own abilities through successful coping.

Who Can Benefit from CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a versatile therapy approach with demonstrated effectiveness for a range of mental health conditions:

Anxiety Disorders

CBT helps manage anxiety by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and beliefs that fuel anxiety. It also incorporates techniques like exposure therapy to gradually face and reduce the fear associated with anxiety-provoking situations.

Depression

In treating depression, CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. It encourages the development of more balanced and positive thinking and promotes engagement in enjoyable activities.

Phobias

CBT addresses phobias through exposure therapy, where individuals are gradually exposed to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner. This process helps desensitize them to the phobia and reduces their fear response.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

CBT helps individuals reframe and process traumatic memories. It also uses exposure therapy to help reduce avoidance behaviors related to trauma.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

CBT helps manage OCD through exposure and response prevention (ERP), where individuals are gradually exposed to obsessive thoughts and encouraged to resist performing compulsive behaviors. This helps reduce the power of the obsessions and compulsions over time.

Eating Disorders

CBT helps with eating disorders by addressing distorted thoughts and beliefs about food, weight, and body image. It also focuses on developing healthier eating patterns and coping strategies to manage emotional triggers related to disordered eating.

Relationship Issues

CBT improves relationship issues by helping individuals identify and change dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to relationship problems. It also fosters better communication skills and problem-solving strategies to enhance relationship dynamics.

Whether you’re navigating emotional challenges, working through specific phobias, or aiming to build greater mental resilience, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Sherwood Park at Journey Psychology can provide you with the tools and strategies to move forward.

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