How CBT can help overcome a fear of the sight of blood It’s natural for people to feel a little uncomfortable at the sight of blood, as we have evolved to associate blood with pain or danger. However, some people develop an intense and extreme fear of blood, which can interfere with their everyday life. A fear…

CBT For Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a challenging mental health condition that affects a person’s mood to extreme levels. We all experience changes in our mood and it is perfectly natural have feelings or happiness, sadness and every emotion in between at certain points in our lives. However, if a person suffers from bipolar disorder, their mood…

CBT For Alcohol Problems Issues with alcohol may be very difficult to recognise. Having a drink is often at the centre of social occasions and for most people, an occasional drink is not an issue for them. Whilst drinking alcohol is socially acceptable in many cultures, it can become an addiction for some people. Alcohol problems include…

CBT For Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is a debilitating condition which many people associate with a fear of open spaces. In reality it is much more complex than simply a fear of being outside. Agoraphobia is term that is used to describe an anxiety of being in a situation where escape could be difficult or being trapped without…

CBT Behaviour Therapy For Anxiety & Mood Disorders While feelings of anxiety or a change in mood are a common response to a situation where we feel stressed, these emotions usually pass once the pressure has been removed. However, if these stressful feelings or thoughts become prolonged and overwhelming, it can become difficult to cope with everyday…

CBT Behavioural Activation For Depression Depression is a condition which envelops a person with persistent and prolonged feelings of extreme sorrow or helplessness. Everyone will experience depression in different ways, but the common link with depression is that many sufferers experience negative changes in their behaviour. These behavioural changes can lead to a reduction in activity levels, disengagement…