About Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Elsternwick

Are you new to therapy? Or have you tried traditional forms of therapy but found no relief? Your Psychologist provides cognitive behavioural treatment to Elsternwick locals looking to improve their wellbeing and mental health. 

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioural treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behaviour. CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – that determines how he or she will feel and act in response.

Many clients find CBT to be a useful tool throughout life, helping them surmount challenges that would’ve previously overwhelmed them. This is precisely what makes CBT so valuable, as you can continue to practice its teachings on your own, long after you finish your therapy sessions. If you have been searching for a cognitive behavioural psychologist near Elsternwick, consider giving Your Psychologist a call.

How CBT counselling helps Elsternwick clients

CBT can be used to assist with a variety of conditions and symptoms. These include: 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Phobias
• Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance dependency
• Persistent pain
• Disordered eating
• Sexual issues
• Anger management issues

Most people with clearly defined behavioural and emotional concerns tend to reap the benefits of CBT. With CBT, you’ll be able to adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behaviour. This adjustment process is referred to as cognitive reconstructing, which happens through different CBT techniques. I’ll work closely with you to help you recognise the difference between helpful and unhelpful thoughts, and how to cast aside unhelpful thoughts. Whether your objective is to learn practical strategies to overcome anxiety or to solve recurring problems throughout your life, CBT may offer a solution.

Some CBT techniques that may be part of your treatment include:

• Journalling
• Challenging beliefs
• Relaxation
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Social, physical and thinking exercises

If the above strategies speak to you, consider exploring CBT further at Your Psychologist. 

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Schema therapy helps you learn why you behave the way you do in certain situations, and teaches you how to actively change the way you think and feel. Likely benefits include creating more healthy behaviours, attitudes and beliefs which can lessen anxiety and depression.

These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary care and management. If you or someone you know would benefit from Schema Therapy, please don’t hesitate to contact Your Psychologist to discuss the most suitable therapies. Bear in mind that schema therapy is a longer-term therapy typically requiring around 20 sessions.

If schema therapy isn’t quite right for you, Your Psychologist may still be able to help through the offering of relationship counselling, career counselling, executive coaching and anger management counselling.