What to Expect in Therapy

Personalised support, at your pace.

Taking that first step into therapy can feel daunting — but you’re not alone. At The CBT Practice, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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In your initial sessions, we’ll have an open and honest conversation about what’s been going on for you. We’ll explore how your challenges may be affecting your mood, anxiety, and daily life. You’ll also learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — how it works and how it can help you move forward.

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Together, we’ll build a plan that’s tailored to your needs, goals, and comfort level.

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Managing Anxiety

Building tools to help you feel more in control.

Understanding Your Anxiety
We begin by exploring how anxiety shows up in your life — what triggers it, how it affects your thoughts and body, and how it interferes with daily life.

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CBT Strategies for Anxiety
We’ll introduce practical tools to manage anxiety, including:

• Exposure-Based Practice – Gradually facing fears in safe, manageable steps

• Behavioral Experiments – Testing anxious predictions to see what actually happens

• Cognitive & Relaxation Techniques – Managing worry, calming the mind, and reducing physical symptoms

 

Our goal is to help you build confidence and regain a sense of calm and control.

 

Overcoming Depression

Small steps, big shifts.

Understanding Low Mood
Depression often involves a cycle of low motivation and reduced activity. We use Behavioral Activation to gently reconnect you with activities that bring purpose or pleasure.

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Challenging Negative Thoughts
We help you notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, replacing them with more balanced, supportive thoughts.

 

Optional Tools
Depending on your needs, we may also explore mindfulness, imagery techniques, or self-compassion practices to help you navigate emotions more effectively.

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Intersession Tasks

Therapy doesn’t stop when the session ends.

You’ll be invited to practice small, manageable tasks between sessions — often called “home practice.” These help you apply what we’re learning in real life.

Examples include:

• Writing down unhelpful thoughts to review together

• Testing out a strategy in a real-world situation

• Reflecting on a positive or challenging moment

These tasks help deepen learning and track your progress.

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Follow-Up Support

Checking in after therapy ends.

When your regular sessions come to a close, we offer a follow-up check-in to see how you’re doing. If challenges arise, or you want a quick refresh, we’re here to support you.

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Therapy for Children & Young People

Adapted, age-appropriate support.

We work with children, teens, and their families using strategies that are tailored to their age, development, and life situation.

First Session (Assessment)

We meet with both the young person and their parent or guardian to understand what’s going on. Sometimes we’ll meet separately with parents to explore concerns and gather background.

 

Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are 45–60 minutes. For younger children, parents may take part more actively. With teens, we adjust involvement based on age, maturity, and consent.

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CBT for Young People

Engaging, practical tools for emotional wellbeing.

CBT for children and teens is designed to be interactive, collaborative, and age-appropriate.

We may use:

• Storytelling or games for younger children

• Creative tools to help name emotions and explore thoughts

• Collaborative conversations with teens to build insight and self-confidence

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Our focus is on creating a safe space where young people feel understood and supported.

👉 Visit our Young Person’s Page for more details.