Who this approach tends to work well for
CBT is practical by design.
This way of working may be a good fit if you:
- prefer direct conversation over open-ended exploration
- want to understand why the same situations repeat
- are interested in changing responses, not just talking about feelings
- value structure and clear boundaries in therapy
- are willing to test small, realistic changes
CBT is collaborative. We define the problem together, work with specific tools, and review what actually changes over time.
How the work is done
Clear focus, shared understanding, measurable progress.
Sessions follow a clear structure. We begin by identifying the current difficulty and its context, then work with specific CBT methods relevant to your situation.
We may work with:
- identifying and testing unhelpful thought patterns
- working with avoidance and safety behaviours
- understanding emotional reactions in context
- modifying rigid rules and assumptions
- practical experiments between sessions (optional)
We regularly look at what has changed, what has not, and whether the current approach still makes sense. The work adapts to evidence, not assumptions.
The aim is not insight alone, but responses you can repeat outside the session.
About me
My name is Dr. Emily Carter. I am a CBT-informed therapist with over 7 years of clinical experience, working with adult clients in London.
I hold a recognised professional diploma in cognitive-behavioural therapy and work within an evidence-based framework. My approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on understanding how difficulties function in real life.
I do not offer advice or open-ended exploration. My role is to help clients clarify patterns, test realistic changes, and develop responses they can rely on outside the session.
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