What Is CBT?
CBT Explained:
What do you mean by “evidence-based”?
You might notice that I mention the term “evidence-based” a few times on this site. That’s because it’s really important to me. In short, it means that the treatments I offer are based on scientific research and are usually those recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
In particular, I adhere to NICE guidelines for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, body dysmorphia and PTSD.
Therapy tailored to you:
“The Three Legged Stool”
When I talk about evidence-based therapies, people are sometimes concerned that this means taking a “one size fits all” approach. This really isn’t the case. Good evidence-based practice uses a combination of research evidence, therapist’s knowledge and client’s preferences to inform shared decisions.
A metaphor used to represent this idea is the “three-legged stool” (Spring, 2007). Each leg of the stool represents information that we use to make decisions in therapy. The first leg represents your preferences, values and other aspects of your life that are important and may have a bearing on therapy. The next leg is the best available research evidence. After your assessment, I will explain to you what evidence-based treatment approaches are most likely to be helpful to you. The last leg represents therapist knowledge and expertise.
My aim is to use my knowledge and experience to help you to get the most from your therapy.
How can I find out more?
For more information about CBT, please visit the BABCP website BABCP - What is CBT? or Patient Info - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Leaflet