Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Vancouver

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured form of counselling built on a simple idea: our thoughts, feelings, body sensations and actions are all connected. When we are stressed, anxious or low, unhelpful thinking patterns and habits can keep those feelings going. CBT helps you notice these patterns and practise new, more helpful ways of thinking and responding.

CBT is one of the most widely researched forms of therapy, with a strong evidence base for anxiety and depression in particular.

What sessions look like

• Setting clear goals together for what you want to change
• Learning to notice and question unhelpful thoughts
• Trying new behaviours step by step, at a pace that feels manageable
• Skills for managing worry, stress, panic and low mood
• Between-session practice, so the skills become your own

Who it can help

CBT is commonly used for anxiety and worry, panic, depression and low mood, stress, sleep difficulties, anger, and unhelpful habits. Many people like that it is focused and skills-based, and that the tools keep working after counselling ends.

How Antonio uses CBT

Antonio, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), brings CBT together with other approaches when it helps, such as EMDR and somatic therapy for trauma, or Adlerian therapy to understand deeper patterns. Sessions are tailored to you rather than following a rigid script.

Sessions with Antonio

Sessions take place in Suite 412 of the Duncan Building, 119 W Pender St, or online, or a mix of both, depending on what you are working on. Antonio offers counselling in English and Spanish, sessions are covered by most extended health plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available to see if it feels like the right fit.

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