CBT is an empirically supported psychotherapy model targeting unhelpful thinking and individual perceptions adversely impacting mood and wellbeing.  CBT focuses on a number of strategies to assist individuals to reframe, refocus and move forward.  These strategies include:

• Cognitive restructuring

• Self regulation

• Behavioural modification
   

CBT has been found to be an effective treatment model for a number of psychological disorders, including Anxiety and Depression.  Core principles of CBT are:

• Psychological problems derive from maladaptive thinking

• This maladaptive thinking influences unhelpful behaviour

• With support from a Psychologist, individuals are able to recognise and modify unhelpful thinking influencing positive behaviour change and improved wellbeing