Cognitive Therapy in London

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Therapy was developed in the 1960s by American Psychiatrist, Aaron Beck, who discovered that his patient’s progress was inhibited by their negative and somewhat destructive thoughts.

Later developments saw the introduction of the behavioural component to treatment to improve effectiveness in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often referred to as CBT, which remains the treatment of choice for a diverse number of problems as recommended by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Who is Cognitive Therapy for?

Cognitive Therapy can help treat a variety of problems including Anxiety, Addictions, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling Problems and Sexual Problems.

How Does Cognitive Therapy Work?

Like CBT, Cognitive Therapy is based on the premise that how we think dictates how we feel and what we do. So, if we are feeling and behaving in ways that are causing us distress Cognitive Therapy will help us to look at the accuracy and helpfulness of our thoughts and make adjustments here if appropriate. Unlike CBT however, Cognitive Therapy does not actively focus on changing behaviours in line with any adjustments made to thinking patterns, it assumes that these will just happen as a natural consequence.

A Recent Testimonial

“You’ve been there with me right in my darkest times – I’ve been more vulnerable with you than anyone in my life and shared all of my darkest fears. What you do for people who are struggling is such a great thing………So from the bottom of my heart – thank you! You’ve helped me to change everything I attract in my life, the way I think, the way I will one day parent and the path that now lies in front of me. In one way you could say that your impact will be seen for generations to come”.
Clare - Clapham

What the Research into Cognitive Therapy Says

Research demonstrates greater outcomes for patients with depression who are treated with Cognitive Therapy compared to treatment with pharmacotherapy and behaviour therapy. Additionally, research into Cognitive Therapy for substance abuse patients found effective outcomes as a result of Cognitive Therapy creating successful engagement, goal forming, problem solving techniques, ability to handle emotions, redirect behaviours and develop a healthier lifestyle for the patient. However Cognitive Therapy remains less effective than Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Recommended Books:

Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders by Aaron T. Beck

Fees

Prices can be found on our Fees Page. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to call 0800 002 9068 or fill out a contact form.

Locations

We have clinics in Richmond, Liverpool Street, Clapham, Marylebone, Fulham, Islington, Twickenham, Chiswick, East Dulwich and Nottingham. We also offer Online Counselling via Video.

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Therapists

All of our Therapists offer Cognitive Therapy, click here to view the team.

About Us

At the British CBT & Counselling Service, we are Doctors of Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychologists & CBT Therapists specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. We can help anyone experiencing all types of mental health problems including addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, relationship problems, stress and other distressing emotional problems. For a more detailed list visit our Problems page.