The first step is the assessment. As well as finding out about the problem and discussing how CBT can help, it’s an opportunity for the therapist and individual to get to know one another and to start to build trust.

CBT helps understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Individuals get a personalised treatment plan, which therapists call a formulation, which shows the key factors that maintain the problem and informs treatment, including what techniques could be utilised.

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