How CBT helped Helen - a client case study

I had always been a slightly anxious child but this anxiety had intensified with age. When it got to the point where I was so worried about what people thought of me I was afraid to leave the house, I realised I needed to do something about it.

I had an initial session with Alison, a cognitive-behaviour therapist (CBT therapist), in which we discussed what cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) would entail. Alison explained that together we would look at my worries, their causes and my core belief of 'not being good enough' which may have stemmed from my overly critical parents.

From understanding the premise of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), I was better able to understand my way of thinking which was creating and maintaining my problems. Alison taught me some helpful relaxation techniques to make me feel less anxious and ways to modify my negative patterns of thinking. It was difficult at first and took a bit of effort on my part but I soon understood why I felt the way I did and was able to use these techniques alone which made me feel better about myself.

Although coming to cognitive-behavour therapy (CBT) was initially quite daunting, I found it a positive and helpful experience. Alison gave me the opportunity to talk about my problems in a friendly and understanding environment, which I had never done before, and never made me feel rushed. Once I started to notice myself accomplishing the goals we had set, I became much more comfortable in therapy and it just got easier and easier.

To find out more about cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) at our Edinburgh centre or to book an initial session with one of our experienced practitioners, please contact us.

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Practitioners offering cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) at our Edinburgh centre:

Ewan Gillon, Chartered Psychologist
Ian Connor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Lisa Harrow, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Flora Maclay, Chartered Psychologist
Tasim Martin-Berg, Chartered Psychologist
Sally McKenna, Chartered Psychologist
Laura Taylor, Chartered Psychologist
Lindsay Crago, Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Couples Counsellor
Chris Denmark, Couples Counsellor/Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Tony Scratcherd, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist/Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner
Fiona Switzer, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist