Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | NHS Talking Therapies Kent & Medway

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Unlike some other talking therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on your past.

In cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions, you can talk through any negative feelings with a CBT therapist who will consider the links between your thoughts, emotions, physical feelings, and actions.

CBT can help you cope with problems that feel overwhelming by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help you to change negative thought patterns to improve the way you feel. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or have a long term condition which is impacting your current daily life, but our CBT courses and therapists can help you with your thoughts and emotions.

We offer CBT across Kent and Medway and the surrounding areas, including Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone and West Malling. Our cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be delivered in a group or individually, face to face or online video call, or using our typed text-based digital app, or via a webinar, depending on which option makes you feel more comfortable.

We offer CBT across Kent and Medway. Our cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be delivered in a group or individually, face to face or online video call, or using our typed text-based digital app, or via a webinar.

How is this Therapy Delivered?

We offer CBT therapy in three main ways:

Guided self-help

Guided self-help is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and helps you to focus on your personal goals. You will independently work through materials and learn new techniques in these counselling sessions to improve how you’re feeling.

Counselling sessions usually run every week and last up to 30 minutes. At the end of each session, you will work with one of our psychological wellbeing therapists to agree on actions and goals for you to complete before your next session to help you get the most out of the treatment.

Traditional CBT sessions

Traditional cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions start by agreeing on what you would like to talk through with one of our CBT therapists. You’ll then work with your therapist to set a range of tasks to complete outside of your weekly counselling session. You’ll practice the coping strategies you have learned in sessions in your own time. You’ll monitor your progress and continue to develop your skills until you’re feeling more confident.

At the end of your treatment of CBT in Kent and Medway, and surrounding areas, you’ll work with your therapist to create a ‘staying well plan’ that you can use as a toolkit for your future mental wellbeing.

Digital CBT

Digital CBT (sometimes known as computerised, cCBT or online CBT) is a cognitive behavioural therapy that is delivered online or via a secure online platform.

This form of online counselling is completely confidential and you can access the sessions seven days a week, at any time, so you can fit therapy and counselling sessions around your life.

You will be offered regular reviews with one of our fully trained cognitive behavioural therapists to check your progress and answer any questions you may have.

Digital CBT has been proven to be just as effective as face-to-face forms of therapy.

These can be delivered in a group or individual face-to-face session or over the phone, via an online video call, using our typed text-based digital app, or via a webinar.

How Do I Access CBT Therapy?

Tell us how you’re feeling, whether you’re feeling exhausted, lonely or overwhelmed, to find out whether CBT is right for you, and then get in touch with your local service provider to book your assessment in Kent and Medway.