Evidence-based therapy for lasting mental health improvement
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It’s grounded in the idea that the way we interpret situations, not just the situations themselves, directly influences how we feel and respond.
CBT helps individuals identify unhelpful or distorted thought patterns, examine how those thoughts affect behaviours and mood, and learn practical strategies to shift both thinking and actions. It’s a collaborative, goal-focused approach that empowers people to become more aware of their inner dialogue and to develop healthier, more adaptive ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Challenge Negative Thoughts
Develope Coping Skills
Create Lasting Change
CBT works by teaching clients to become active participants in their own healing. Sessions are structured around identifying current problems and learning specific techniques to change the thoughts and behaviours contributing to distress.
The process generally includes:
Rather than focusing only on insight or emotional expression, CBT is designed to create change in the here and now—teaching tools that can be used long after therapy ends.
CBT is one of the most researched and widely used therapies worldwide, and it’s effective for a broad range of mental health concerns, including:
People often find CBT empowering because it’s practical, skills-based, and focused on creating lasting changes in patterns of thinking and behaviours.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. At Lifebridge Psychotherapy, we’re committed to making your experience as comfortable and supportive as possible.
CBT sessions are typically structured, collaborative, and focused on specific goals. Here’s what you can expect:
You and your therapist collaborate to understand challenges and try new strategies.
Learn how your thinking affects how you feel—and practice new ways of thinking.
Each session focuses on a specific issue or skill.
Simple exercises help you apply what you’re learning in real life.
CBT usually runs 8–20 sessions, based on your goals and progress.
CBT focuses on changing current thought patterns and behaviors rather than exploring past experiences.
Yes, practicing skills between sessions is essential for lasting change and faster progress.
Many people notice improvements within a few weeks, with significant changes in 2-3 months.
Yes, CBT works well alongside medication and other therapeutic approaches.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a practical, results-oriented approach to improving mental health by changing how you think and behave. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, CBT provides tools that help you respond to challenges more effectively and with greater self-awareness.
At its core, CBT is about learning that you are not your thoughts, and that by shifting the way you think and act, meaningful emotional change is possible.
