CBT Newcastle - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Newcastle
CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy) Newcastle
When things go wrong in life it’s easy to blame and criticise yourself, but if you get stuck in a repetitive spiral of negative thinking you can end up feeling hopeless, depressed, anxious and physically exhausted.
This is where Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling can help. Unlike other forms of counselling or therapy, CBT focuses specifically on the problems and difficulties that you are experiencing now, whether they come from recent events, worries about the future, or experiences from the past.
Your CBT therapist will help you make sense of overwhelming problems (such as those caused by depression, anxiety, worry or GAD, OCD, sleep and even problems with physical pain and illness) by breaking them down into smaller parts.
This makes it easier to see how they are connected and how they affect you physically, emotionally and how you respond to them.
How Does CBT Work?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) comes from the theory that it is not the situation or specific events themselves that cause problems, but the meanings and thoughts you attach to them. Problems can occur if you think or respond to certain situations in a certain way that isn’t helpful, fall into vicious cycles of thinking, or think negatively when the situation doesn’t require it.
Our CBT in Newcastle focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and developing alternative ways of thinking that help you manage problems more effectively, all of which can make a significant difference to how you feel.
The number of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy sessions you require will depend on the complexity of your presenting issues and your goals. Your therapist will discuss your goals with you at the initial face to face or online consultation and you can discuss how many sessions may be required.
What Problems Do CBT Therapists in Newcastle Help With?
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is proven as one of the most effective treatments available for a range of conditions. Research has shown CBT to help with:
- Depression
- Anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
- Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Stress & Work Stress
- Chronic Pain & Illness
- Phobias
- Anger Management
- Sleep Problems (Insomnia, Nightmares, Early Waking)
Our CBT therapists also include specialists in specific areas, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I); a highly effective treatment for a range of sleep difficulties including insomnia, nightmares, and early morning waking.
Some of our other psychologists and CBT therapists in Newcastle also specialise in other forms of CBT, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Pain (CBT-P), CBT for OCD and CBT for Trauma to name just a few.
Frequently Asked Questions about CBT
How many CBT sessions will I need?
This depends on the nature and complexity of your difficulties and your goals. Some people benefit from a shorter course of four to eight sessions, while others find that longer-term work is more appropriate. Your CBT therapist will discuss your goals with you at the outset and review progress regularly throughout.
What is the difference between CBT and counselling?
CBT is a structured, problem-focused therapy that works by identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Counselling tends to be less structured and focuses more on providing a space to talk through difficulties that might not need more intensive therapy. Both are effective, and the right approach depends on your individual needs. Our team can advise you and help guide you on which would be most suitable when you get in touch.
Do you offer online CBT as well as face-to-face sessions?
Yes; in addition to in-person CBT at our Newcastle clinics, we offer online cognitive behavioural therapy via Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Facetime, and WhatsApp Video. Many of our clients contact us from various parts of the UK and for those that are local, online CBT means that our therapists can help you even if you are travelling for work, holidays, or just prefer the convenience of being seen outside of the clinic. This makes our CBT services accessible to clients across the North East and beyond.
How much does CBT cost in Newcastle?
CBT sessions with our CBT Therapists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling are priced at £100 per session, or £130 (adult) and £140 (under 18) if with one of our Newcastle Psychologists. We work with clients through private health insurance, including Aviva, CIGNA, Healix, and WPA via self-funding and reclaim procedures, where the client pays and then reclaims the session fees from their insurance company. Visit our Appointments & Fees page for more information.
CBT at Newcastle Psychologist and Counselling
At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, our team of experienced CBT therapists will help you work on your thoughts and behaviours to help improve how you feel.
Our services are available at our clinics in Gosforth and Jesmond, as well as online via video call for clients across the North East, including those based in Durham, Gateshead, South Shields, Tynemouth, and Northumberland.
You will usually meet regularly with your CBT therapist (often weekly though this is flexible depending on your needs) for a number of sessions depending on your goals. Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes where your recovery is the focus of the session. Each session might focus on your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and any problems that might have happened during the week, with specific techniques and tools, to help you to cope in a different or better way.
If negative thinking or unhelpful patterns of behaviour are affecting the way you feel, our CBT therapists in Newcastle are here to help. Get in touch today by calling 07966645198 or completing the contact form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to help.
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How To Find Our Gosforth Clinic
Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, Dobson House, Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3PF
How To Find Our Jesmond Clinic
Fleming Business Centre, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE.
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