CBT-First
CBT-First is a private centre specialising in assessing and treating individuals who who experience psychological difficulties, are under significant presure at work, or who have a psychiatric conditions.
Our aim is to support clients with CBT-based therapeutic programmes in order to help them out of the difficulties they are experincing and to cope with life well.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a form of therapy which is extensively used by our clinicians all of whom are trained and experienced in using it. CBT is a combination of two types of therapy: behavioural therapy where people learn how to change behaviours and cognitive therapy where people learn to recognise and change thinking patterns. For example, if someone is feeling very anxious it may feel impossible to gain control (which may trigger or feed the anxiety) but a relaxation or breathing exercise may help them feel calm and able to focus and gain control and/or to change the way they think. CBT involves work on the client's part including separately from therapy sessions. Clients need to be motivated to make changes in their lives. The harder a client is prepared to work the better the chances of success.
Our clinicians provide a number of rehabilitation interventions for various emotional, psychological and psychiatric conditions for adults, young people 
and parents. These psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists can help individuals by exploring difficulties being experienced, develop insight into problems and conditions, facilitate coming to terms with problems and altering ways of dealing with problems. We can help increase self esteem, self confidence and improve quality of life. Our clinicians have experience of treating people in crisis, including stress, preparing for, during and after bereavement, relationship break up, job loss, disability etc.
All CBT-First clinicians are registered with their respective professional bodies which include the British Psychological Society and the British Medical Association. If you are wondering if CBT might help you - please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs.
