CBT Archives

Therapy: Physical Fitness for your Mind

15th November 2016/in CBT, Coaching, Goals, Habits, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, LGBTQIA, Men, Mental Health, Mind, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, REBT, Skype Therapy, Web Therapy/by Daniel Fryer

Despite the best efforts of the media and mental health professionals there is still, sadly, as stigma surrounding mental health. Many people regard psychotherapy and counselling sessions with fear and trepidation. But, there is a different view you can take. As the old adage says, “when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Time then, to think of a therapist as nothing more than a fitness instructor for your mind. Read more

Five Thinking Errors, and How to Deal With Them

15th November 2015/in CBT, Confidence, Habits, Mind, Psychotherapy, REBT/by Daniel Fryer

In Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) we often talk about, and look for, what we call cognitive distortions. Also known as ‘thinking errors’ a cognitive distortion is a type of thought (one that a: disturbs you, and b: isn’t true). They include all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralisation, mind reading, filtering, emotional reasoning and more. To find out what these are, and how to deal with them, read on. Read more

Ten Quotes That Sum Up CBT Perfectly

15th October 2015/in CBT, Psychotherapy, REBT, Uncategorized/by Daniel Fryer

I do like a witty bon mot or a word of wisdom here and there, especially when I think they’ll make a therapeutic point. The following quotes epitomise (sometimes literally) the philosophy and practice of cognitive behaviour therapy . . . Read more

Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking: Can it Help you Quit?

8th September 2015/in Addictions, Alcohol, CBT, Habits, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Stop Smoking/by Daniel Fryer

October is nearly upon us, and what an auspicious month it is. Not only does it contain Halloween and my mum’s birthday (Happy Birthday, Mum!), but it’s also the month of Stoptober. Every October, the NHS invites smokers to quit as part of its annual Stoptober campaign. But can it be done? Can you successfully […]

Treating Depression

1st September 2015/in CBT, Confidence, Depression, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Mental Health, Mind, Psychotherapy, REBT, Self-esteem, Skype Therapy, Stigma, Web Therapy, Work Stress/by Daniel Fryer

Last month I wrote about depression in the briefest of terms (click here). It’s a major contributor to mental health issues and is on the increase. More than a low mood or ‘the blues,’ depression can be severely disabling and a real struggle to get out of. However, you are not without help in that fight. Any and all of the following can and will have a positive effect. Read more

Dealing with Depression

31st July 2015/in CBT, Confidence, Depression, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Mental Health, Mind, Psychotherapy, REBT, Self-esteem, Stigma, Work Stress/by Daniel Fryer

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) depression – which currently affects over 120 million people worldwide – will be one of the leading contributors of global disease, second only to heart disease, by the year 2020. Plus, based on its research, one healthcare provider believes depression will soon overtake stress at the UK’s biggest work-based mental health issue (click here). But, what is depression and why is it on the rise? Read more

REBT: What is a Demand and How Does it Disturb You?

20th June 2015/in Addictions, Alcohol, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, CBT, Chronic Pain, Confidence, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Fear of flying, Frontpage Article, Gay, Goals, Habits, HR, Humour, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Images, Insomnia, Jealousy, LGBTQIA, Men, Mental Health, Mind, News, Online Therapy, Pain Control, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Psychosexual Dysfunction, Psychotherapy, REBT, Relationships, Self-esteem, Skype Therapy, Stigma, Stop Smoking, Unconscious, Web Therapy, Weight Control, Work Stress/by Daniel Fryer

Are You Driven To Drink?

29th May 2015/in Addictions, Alcohol, CBT, REBT, Work Stress/by Daniel Fryer

Are you drinking because of your job? According to results published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (click here), yes you are. Mining, construction and hospitality are among the top ten industries most likely to make you drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol. And, therein lies the rub: they’re wrong. Read more

Treating Phobias: Help is at Hand

30th April 2015/in Anxiety, CBT, Confidence, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Men, Mental Health, Mind, News, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Psychotherapy, REBT, Self-esteem/by Daniel Fryer

A Northern Illinois University (NIU) graduate in psychology has developed a measurement of fear, a unique psychological tool that could not only open up new areas of phobia research, but also be of use to therapists and other mental health professionals (click here). But, what is a phobia, and how can you deal with it if you have one? Read more

Gay Affirmative Therapy

9th April 2015/in Addictions, Alcohol, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, CBT, Confidence, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Gay, Goals, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Jealousy, LGBTQIA, Men, Mental Health, Mind, Online Therapy, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Psychosexual Dysfunction, Psychotherapy, REBT, Relationships, Self-esteem, Skype Therapy, Stigma, Web Therapy/by Daniel Fryer

The LGBTQIA community faces the same problems as everyone else. They also face problems that can be very different to those experienced by mainstream society. For various reasons, many prefer a therapist, if not of the same sexuality as them, then at least with a clear understanding of LGBTQIA issues. Many fear finding a therapist that is homophobic or one whose religious beliefs would conflict with their ability to help. Enter then, the world of gay affirmative therapy.