Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other. At Chippenham Counselling Practice, I offer CBT-informed sessions to help adults identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build healthier coping strategies.
Based in Pewsham, Chippenham, I offer both in-person and online counselling for adults aged 18+, providing a calm, confidential space to explore what’s happening in your life and what might help you move forward.
Understanding CBT
CBT is based on the idea that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can learn to change how we think about it, and how we respond.
For example, when a negative thought appears (“I’ll fail anyway”), it can trigger feelings of sadness or anxiety and influence behaviour (avoidance). By recognising and challenging these patterns, you can start to break the cycle.
How It Works in Practice
In counselling, we explore your automatic thoughts and beliefs, then test them gently against reality. You’ll learn tools to question self-critical or catastrophic thinking and replace it with more balanced perspectives.
Over time, CBT helps you manage anxiety, boost self-confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Why This Approach May Help
CBT can be especially effective for:
Anxiety and panic
Depression or low motivation
Stress management
Confidence and self-talk
I integrate CBT techniques within a warm, Humanistic framework, blending practical tools with empathy and understanding.
What Next?
If you’d like to develop practical techniques for managing difficult emotions and unhelpful thoughts, CBT-informed counselling can help.
Ready to take the first step?
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