Practical, evidence-based talk therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) delivered directly by a psychiatrist trained as a CBT therapist -combining psychological therapy with psychiatric expertise in a single pair of hands.
Understanding the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented talking therapy that helps you identify and understand patterns of thinking, emotion and behaviour that may be contributing to your difficulties. It is one of the most extensively researched forms of psychotherapy, with strong evidence for a wide range of conditions.
Sessions are collaborative and practical -you'll leave with concrete strategies to try between appointments, not just talk. Because it is delivered by a psychiatrist, medication and therapy can be considered together, in one coordinated plan, when that's the right fit.
Conditions CBT is commonly used for
CBT is a flexible approach adapted to your specific difficulties. Some of the most common reasons patients start CBT include:
Anxiety & panic
Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, and excessive worry that interferes with daily life.
Depression & low mood
Persistent low mood, loss of motivation, and negative thinking patterns.
Phobias
Specific fears that limit your activities, addressed through gradual, structured exposure.
Obsessive-compulsive difficulties
Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, addressed with established CBT protocols.
Sleep difficulties
Insomnia and unhelpful sleep patterns, using structured behavioural techniques.
Work & life stress
Burnout, perfectionism, and difficulty managing pressure and expectations.
How a course of CBT is structured
A clear, collaborative process from the first session onward.
Assessment & formulation
Understanding your difficulties in detail and building a shared picture of what's keeping the problem going.
Goal setting
Agreeing clear, realistic goals together, so progress can be tracked throughout therapy.
Structured sessions
Regular weekly or biweekly sessions, each with a clear focus, plus practical exercises to try between sessions.
Review & relapse prevention
Reviewing progress regularly and building a plan to maintain your gains once regular sessions end.
CBT is often combined with medication management for conditions such as ADHD or anxiety and mood disorders.
CBT session fees
CBT sessions are billed as standard psychiatric consultations -there is no separate rate.
Fees
CBT therapy -your questions
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by individual and difficulty, but CBT is generally a shorter-term therapy -often somewhere between 6 and 20 sessions. We'll agree a plan together and review it regularly.
Can CBT be combined with medication?
Yes -because CBT is delivered by a psychiatrist here, medication and therapy can be planned and adjusted together as part of one coordinated approach, if that's the right fit for you.
Do you offer CBT online?
Yes, CBT sessions can be carried out by secure video call, with the same structure and quality as in-person sessions.
How is CBT different from general counselling?
CBT is more structured and goal-oriented than general counselling, with a clear focus on specific patterns of thought and behaviour, and practical techniques to shift them.