Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Do racing thoughts or low mood keep you from enjoying daily life? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers a gentle, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and guided toward renewed hope and practical change.

 

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?​

CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of counselling that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. With a registered social worker as your guide, you learn to notice unhelpful thinking, test its accuracy, and practise healthier responses. Whether you meet us in Sudbury or virtually anywhere in Ontario, CBT equips you with evidence-based tools that strengthen mental health and everyday coping.

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How Does CBT Work?

– Identify Thoughts: Track automatic thoughts that spark anxiety, depression, or stress.
– Challenge & Reframe: Test the evidence for those thoughts and move toward balanced perspectives.
– Behavioural Activation: Schedule meaningful activities that lift mood and build momentum.
– Skill Building: Practice problem-solving and assertive communication to support long-term well-being.
– Progress Review: Explore how applying skills is moving you toward your goals and supporting your needs.

 

Benefits of CBT

– Reduced Anxiety: Calm physical tension and catastrophic thinking for steadier emotions.
– Improved Mood: Balanced thinking lifts feelings of hopelessness and boosts daily motivation.
– Stronger Coping: Practical skills help you manage stress without avoidance or harmful habits.
– Lasting Change: Self-awareness tools empower you to catch future setbacks early.
– Flexible Application: Use CBT strategies for sleep issues, relationship stress, or workplace challenges.

 

What to Expect in a CBT Session

– Collaborative assessment and clear goal-setting led by your social worker
– A session agenda you help design, focusing on the concerns that matter most
– Guided thought records, behavioural experiments, and mindfulness or breathing practice
– Take-home tasks—journals, exposure steps, or skill drills—to apply learning between meetings
– Regular progress reviews that celebrate wins and refine your personalised counselling plan