Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, low mood, or constant worry? Many people find themselves caught in patterns that feel hard to change — and this is where Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help.
CBT is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By learning practical techniques, you can begin to recognise unhelpful thinking styles, manage difficult emotions, and respond to challenges in healthier ways.
At Unique Wiring Counselling in Accrington, we provide CBT to support adults and teens in building skills that make everyday life feel more manageable.
1. Recognising Unhelpful Thoughts
CBT helps you spot the thinking patterns that keep you feeling stuck. For example, “I’ll never get this right” or “everyone is judging me” are common automatic thoughts that can trigger anxiety or low mood. In therapy, we work together to identify these patterns and explore whether they are accurate or helpful.
2. Developing Healthier Perspectives
Once you’ve identified unhelpful thoughts, CBT gives you tools to challenge and reframe them. Instead of automatically thinking “I’m going to fail,” you can learn to replace it with a more balanced thought such as “I can prepare, and I may do better than I expect.” This shift helps reduce anxiety and builds confidence.
3. Managing Anxiety and Worry
CBT is highly effective for anxiety disorders. We focus on breaking the cycle of avoidance and worry by using gradual exposure, relaxation strategies, and thought-challenging exercises. You’ll learn how to calm your body’s stress response and feel more in control of your reactions.
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4. Building Coping Skills for Everyday Life
A key part of CBT is practising new skills outside of sessions. Whether it’s using a thought record, trying relaxation exercises, or experimenting with a new behaviour, these techniques become tools you can carry with you in daily life.
5. Improving Mood and Self-Esteem
Low mood and depression are often linked to negative thought cycles. CBT helps by encouraging small but powerful steps, such as scheduling activities that bring a sense of achievement or pleasure, and challenging the self-critical thoughts that drag you down.
What Issues Can CBT Help With?
CBT is widely researched and shown to be effective for:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and low mood
- Stress management
- Low self-esteem
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- OCD and phobias
It can also be combined with other therapies like EMDR or EFT when trauma or emotional intensity is present.
CBT in Accrington
At Unique Wiring Counselling, we offer CBT therapy in Accrington, as well as online sessions. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and develop skills that bring lasting change. If you’d like to find out how CBT could help you, get in touch today to arrange your first session
