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CBT Therapy

Posted By Adair

"CBT Therapy"

About: Adult Psychological Therapies Service / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

(as a service user),

I was referred for CBT therapy by my GP following a period of anxiety surrounding my birth experience with my second child, a period of hospitalisation when my baby was 6 weeks old and subsequent health anxieties.

I have found my experience of CBT to be very beneficial. It has changed my outlook, has allowed me to realise my priorities, has given me a ‘voice of reason’ when faced with a stressful situation, has allowed me to begin to develop my confidence in being assertive and putting my needs and the needs of my family first.

I really appreciate the exercises we have done each week and refer back to key points of our discussions when I start to feel overwhelmed. The homework tasks were very manageable and useful.

I have come out of this experience feeling more confident in looking into the future and managing my mental health in a positive way.

I am very grateful for my therapist, Sarah, and have looked forward to our discussions each week.

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Response from Deborah Proctor, Interim CBT Service Manager, Mental Health and Disability Directorate, Southern Health and Social Services Trust 12 months ago
Deborah Proctor
Interim CBT Service Manager, Mental Health and Disability Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Services Trust

Submitted on 22/10/2024 at 11:19
Published on Care Opinion at 11:19

Dear Adair,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and details of your personal journey. I am delighted to hear that attending Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions has been of great benefit to you.

To hear that attending CBT has changed your outlook and given you a 'voice of reason' is very powerful and I hope you are able to continue to use the strategies you have learned during your sessions going forward and stay well.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your story and I will share your feedback with Sarah and the wider CBT team.

Wishing you all the best for the future.

Kind regards

Debbie Proctor

Interim CBT service manager

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