If you are visiting this site because you or someone you care for is experiencing some form of emotional issue, please know that you are not alone.

Most people respond to difficult life events or situations with negative emotions such as anger, sadness, guilt or shame, to name a few. This is normal and natural.

However, often the feelings provoked by difficult life events or situations, can be overwhelming, cause emotional distress, and negatively impact on the quality and enjoyment of everyday life.

The degree emotional distress a person feels as a result of such difficult life events depends, only partly, on the event itself. It is more the way a person views, or describes the event to themselves, that has more of an impact on their psychological health.

Basically, the way we think and feel about situations or events, past or present, can cause us to experience psychological disturbances such as depression, anxiety, rage or guilt, rather than us experiencing normal levels of emotional distress in relation to the event or situation. These are painful emotions that can lead to difficulties in our lives.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is about learning to recognise how our thoughts, beliefs and attitudes impact on our feelings, our behaviours and ultimately how we get to experience life.

Think of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a journey of personal growth, where you enhance your understanding of how your mind is working, develop a healthier mindset, improve your coping skills and ultimately live a happier, more fulfilling life.