CBT Counselling : Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all connected. It’s widely used to treat a range of emotional and psychological challenges, and it can also support people dealing with the mental effects of physical health issues.
CBT focuses on the here and now — helping you recognise patterns of negative thinking (cognitions) or behaviour that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we work to gently challenge those patterns and replace them with more helpful ways of thinking and responding.
In CBT, we look at how your thoughts influence your emotions and actions (behaviours) .
By building awareness and learning new skills, you’ll gain more control over how you react to difficult situations — both emotionally and physically.
CBT can be especially helpful in treating:
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Stress
- Low self-esteem
- Anger issues
- Phobias
- Sleep problems
- Chronic illness or pain-related emotional difficulties
How Can I tell if CBT or traditional talk therapy is right for me?0
During your initial consultation, we will assess your struggles. If you are dealing with specific patterns like panic attacks, anxiety loops, or OCD, a structured CBT approach is often recommended. For deeper historical issues, grief, or trauma, a broader integrative talk therapy model may be chosen.
Can I claim my sessions back through my health insurance provider?
Because Katrina Jones is an accredited member of the IACP, our sessions are recognized by major Irish health insurance companies including VHI, Laya Healthcare, and Irish Life Health. Please review your specific policy for details on outpatient mental health therapy refunds
Can CBT help with eating disorders and body image issues?
Yes, absolutely. CBT-E (CBT Enhanced) is the gold-standard psychological treatment for breaking the cycle of binge eating, emotional overeating, and chronic dieting by reshaping how we evaluate our body shape and self-worth.
What exactly is CBT?
CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It is a practical, structured talk therapy that looks at how our patterns of thinking, i.e., our thoughts (cognitions) can directly influence our feelings and how we act (behaviours). Think of your mind like a loop: how you think changes how you feel, which changes how you act.
How can cbt help me?
CBT helps you notice when you get stuck in a negative or annoying thought loop that makes you feel bad.
Instead of just venting, it teaches you brain tools to challenge those thoughts so you can react differently and feel way more in control.
Instead of just venting, it teaches you brain tools to challenge those thoughts so you can react differently and feel way more in control.
"How many sessions of CBT will I need before I see results?"
CBT is known as a short-term, goal-focused therapy. Some client's notice an improvement within 6-8 sessions, others can be between 10-20 weekly sessions, depending on each individual.
Do I have to talk about my childhood in CBT?
CBT primarily focuses on the "here and now". While, we may briefly touch on origins of behaviour, the sessions are spent dealing with what is your current patterns and daily coping behaviour or tools. .
What does a typical CBT session look like?
Sessions are collaborative we are a team working together to solve a problem, you are the absolute expert on your own life, so we make all the decisions and goals together—nothing is forced on you, and structured, sessions aren't just random chats, we have a clear game plan every time we meet—we check in on how your week went, look at what you want to fix today, and make sure you walk out the door with a specific tool to use before the next session.
Do I get homework?
No homework, but some practical daily exercises—like keeping a simple thought-diary or trying out a new boundary during the week to practice your new skills outside the clinic.