FAQ

There are so many benefits that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has to offer. For example, learning the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviour can help one’s mood. CBT skills can help with interpersonal relationships. When you can recognize that some of what is happening interpersonally is dependent on your thoughts, thinking traps and core beliefs, you can develop the insight to make positive changes towards improved relationships.

Learning and becoming more aware of how we talk to ourselves can improve our self-confidence, self-compassion and self-esteem as well as our overall outlook in life. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy treatment can include strategies to help you relax. An example is when managing chronic pain differently by learning different ways of responding to triggers.

CBT therapy is appropriate when you have a specific behaviour that you would like to change or a goal you wish to change. These changes may include a change in the way you act, for example being more outgoing or stopping your procrastination. It may also be a change in the way you feel. For example, helping you to be less anxious or depressed. It can also be a change in your thinking. For example to solve a problem or to be more balanced in your thinking. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help you learn to manage your challenges better and move towards your goals with the help of a caring therapist. Increase your sense of well-being and get back on track. Learn new strategies to feel better and improve your life!

Cognitive Behaviour Therapists focus mostly on the present and on ways that your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical sensations have an effect on one another and how to respond to them more effectively.

There may not be a set timeframe but typically CBT therapy runs anywhere from 5 to 20 sessions. CBT therapy has been shown to be equally effective whether your therapy sessions are in-person or conducted virtually.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can be used with individuals, children, adolescents, parents, couples, families and groups. Common goals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy are replacing ways of living that do not work well with ways of living that work and give people more control over their lives.

Remember that you do not need to commit to a minimum number of sessions. Many people find that even a couple of sessions or less will be quite helpful to them. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Toronto has helped many people with difficulties get better and stay better. The likelihood of benefiting from CBT is good. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Toronto is usually a structured short term therapy. Many clients notice their symptoms improve within a few weeks if they are following their action plans in between sessions. If you find however that CBT is not helpful for you simply discontinue therapy and try something different.

Prepare for each session with an agenda of what you wish to discuss during each session. Make a note during the therapy session of what you would like to accomplish between sessions. Follow through with what you would like to work on between sessions. Summarize at the end of each session what was discussed and ask any questions you might have about the session. Provide feedback to the therapist on how the session went for you and any changes you wish to make in subsequent sessions.

Yes, during each session clients will be asked to list their goals for therapy and to report on progress and changes noted between sessions. Clients will be actively involved in the treatment process as they note changes in their behaviour and in the way they think about situations. Keep in mind your goals for therapy and what changes you wish to make in your life. Treatment is tailored to your specific challenges and goals for change.

Many clients find that they only need a few sessions to feel better and continue to make changes in their lives on their own. However others with more challenging difficulties will benefit from more treatment. Many clients are seen initially on a weekly basis following which sessions may be tapered back in discussion with the therapist as the client notices an improvement in their issues.