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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A short-term, collaborative approach that helps children and young people understand and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, so they can feel happier and more in control of their emotions.
WHAT IS CBT?
The link between thoughts, feelings & behaviours
CBT is a psychosocial intervention that focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours — especially the way unhelpful thoughts lead to, and maintain, distressing feelings and undesirable behaviours.
It's a short-term, collaborative approach: we work together with the child or young person to notice these patterns and build more helpful ones.
Feelings
Thoughts
Behaviour
Anxiety
A strong evidence base for reducing anxiety in children and young people.
Depression
Well-evidenced for supporting positive mental health and lifting low mood.
Self-esteem
Helps children feel happier and more in control of their emotions.
HOW IT WORKS
What to expect
Initial consultation
We meet with the child or young person, parent/carer and school staff to gather information and set targets.
Weekly sessions
One-hour sessions, once a week, delivered individually or in a small group, for 10–12 weeks.
Post-assessment
A final assessment evidences the impact of the CBT against the original targets.
Review consultations
Regular check-ins with everyone involved to track progress against agreed targets.