Month: November 2024

Exposure Treatment For Anxiety Anxiety is a natural reaction to a situation we find stressful. This is why you might feel nervous before an exam or have butterflies before a job interview. Most of us will feel our anxiety levels reduce once the stressful event is over, but people with…

How CBT can treat emetophobia It’s safe to say that most people do not welcome the sensation of vomiting, but it only ever really becomes an issue for the short period of time they are ill. However, sufferers of a very specific phobia known as emetophobia feel incredibly anxious at…

CBT For drug misuse or dependency Drug dependency effects many people across the UK for a wide variety of reasons. It may be that a person feels they need a calming substance such as cannabis to control their anger or anxiety issues. Others may turn to stimulants such as cocaine…

CBT and cocaine misuse Cocaine is a stimulant that awakens your senses and provides a feeling of euphoria. It is an addictive and illegal drug that can cause a series of physical and mental health problems when used regularly. The abuse of cocaine can result in the user needing more…

CBT For Cannabis Misuse Cannabis produces a chemical known as Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC which is responsible for the main effects that cannabis has on a person’s mood, memory, sleep and appetite. It’s widely reported that cannabis can provide a relaxing experience, but if the user is prone to anxiety or…

CBT For Appearance Concerns We’ve all felt insecure about our appearance at some point in our lives. We may feel we are not tall enough, not slim enough or not pretty enough, and may use make up or change our hairstyle to help us feel good about ourselves. Sadly, some…

CBT For Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia (also known as anorexia nervosa) is a serious emotional disorder which causes sufferers to restrict the amount of food they consume to the point of near starvation. Anorexic individuals often perceive themselves to be grossly overweight even when they are unhealthily thin, or develop an…

CBT For Psychosis Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that causes confusing and disturbing thoughts for the sufferer. Psychosis suffers usually experience two common symptoms: hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations are a sensory experience where a person can hear, see, taste, smell or feel something that does not exist. The…

Cognitive behavioural therapy for procrastination It is perfectly natural to procrastinate occasionally. Sometimes our self-confidence can falter, and we delay tasks that worry us and can lose sight of our goals temporarily. However, for some people procrastination can be a serious issue, and sufferers experience problems in all aspects of…

CBT For Borderline Personality Disorders Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is challenging mental health condition that leads to sufferers having difficulties in perceiving how they feel about themselves and others. A person may be diagnosed with BPD if they are having significant issues with their self-worth or persistent feelings that other…