What is health anxiety? Health anxiety is an irrational worry about having an illness. Those affected by health anxiety have an obsessional preoccupation with the idea that they are currently (or will be) experiencing an illness. They might spend hours on the Internet researching health information. When they get a sore throat, they automatically think …
The problem of uncertainty Numerous studies have shown that an intolerance of uncertainty is a key factor in evoking anxiety. People who believe they cannot tolerate uncertainty often procrastinate, avoid situations, seek constant reassurance and/or carry out excessive checking. Ref – Carleton et al “Certain About Uncertainty” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22366534/ 2012 (accessed 22 January 2021) Because uncertainty …
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Lynn Garbutt offers CBT therapy at both ‘CBT and Counselling Surrey’s’ Ashford and Egerton practice. Lynn provides some guidance below on how to manage anxiety during uncertain times. What is behind fear? It is common to feel uncomfortable when there is uncertainty about the future. Or, if we don’t feel in control of things happening …
Myth – CBT is too mechanical Fact – While it’s true that CBT has many tools in its toolbox to help people move forward, it is far from mechanical. Cognitive behavioural therapy, like all effective therapies, emphasises the importance of a trusting, honest therapeutic relationship as the essential foundation. Furthermore, a good CBT therapist will …
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People often contact CBT and Counselling Surrey following a relationship break up. That’s because a romantic breakup can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. With the feelings often described or likened to as the stages of grief. It’s astonishing to think that nearly every one of us will experience …
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the way people think about themselves and how worthwhile they feel. Psychologists use the word self-esteem to describe whether someone likes them self or not. … Someone with low self-esteem might think that they are bad at things and are worthless. Having a good self-esteem is often associated with feeling …
Counselling for jealousy It is common for people to search online for counselling for jealousy. Insecurity and jealousy and insecurity is one of the many reasons people decide to seek counselling. No one enjoys feeling jealous or insecure. Even though jealousy is an emotion that almost all of us will experience at one point or …
We also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Ashford Surrey (CBT) which is a type of talking therapy that looks at how we think about ourselves, other people and the wider world. This thinking then impacts on how we feel and in turn, affects our behaviour.
Anger management One of the most common reason people contact us at CBT and Counselling Surrey is for anger management Canterbury. One of our therapists explains how best to understand and manage anger. Most of us don’t like confrontation and will avoid it where possible. However, it’s a fact of life that we can’t …
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Dealing with anxiety People often come to CBT and Counselling Surrey looking for help in dealing with anxiety. If you struggle with persistent anxiety, it is likely that excessive worrying is partly to blame. Although you may sometimes feel worrying is beneficial in that it protects us from being unprepared or caught off guard, for …
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