CBT for depression in St Neots is a highly effective form of therapy that’s used to treat lots of different mental health conditions. If you’re struggling with depression, it can help you to learn how to change your typical thought patterns so you have the opportunity to think more positively.
For example, if you regularly have negative thoughts as a symptom of depression – things like ‘what is the point of getting out of bed each day?’ or ‘I hate my job and feel completely undervalued at work’ – then CBT can be very helpful.
Fundamentally, I will work with you to identify any recurring negative or irrational thoughts you may have, as well as how they affect your behaviours. We will then work towards replacing these beliefs with healthier and more practical thoughts.
Because your attitude towards yourself and your position in the world around you directly impacts how you behave, CBT not only makes you aware of the negative thoughts you’re having and how they’re affecting your actions, but also allows you to act on them and change your thought patterns, which can lead to more positive actions in your life.
If you often find it difficult to motivate yourself in the morning, for example, you can learn to reflect on these negative feelings, and start thinking more along the lines of ‘If I can get out of bed then I know I’ll feel the benefits’.
Often, coming in for your first CBT session for depression in St Neots can be daunting. It’s understandable to be a little nervous, but you’ll quickly realise that that you are in a safe, friendly environment that has just one objective. Essentially, that’s to help you to learn to cope with depression and continue to live a full and happy life.
Typically, a CBT session will involve the following:
Importantly, there’s no need to spend hours preparing for therapy or worrying about what might happen, but to get the very best from CBT, you may want to consider the following:
Whilst you might not notice an improvement in your depression symptoms straightaway, CBT is often cited as the most effective form of talking therapy that currently exists and is often labelled as the ‘gold standard’ of treatments.
Depending on the severity of your depression, CBT can also be used alongside anti-depressant medication which can help make therapy sessions more effective as your symptoms of depression are reduced.
Because many of the techniques for managing your thoughts and behaviours can be used long-term once you’ve completed a number of CBT sessions, the effectiveness of this treatment in preventing your depression from returning can help you reduce the impact of depression on your life well into the future.
If you are seeking CBT for depression in St Neots, get in touch for a chat to see how I can help.
Sessions normally take place near St Neots rail station or online.
