CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for anxiety helps people understand and manage the thoughts, behaviours, and physical responses that keep anxiety going. It’s a structured, evidence-based therapy that teaches practical skills to reduce worry, panic, avoidance, and fear — and regain control of daily life.
CBT is a first-line treatment for most anxiety disorders and is suitable for people who experience:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic disorder or panic attacks
Social anxiety
Health anxiety
Phobias (e.g. flying, vomiting, needles)
Performance or exam-related anxiety
Separation anxiety
Anxiety related to neurodivergence or trauma
It’s especially helpful for people who notice overthinking, avoidance, or physical symptoms like racing heart, sweating, or nausea when anxious. CBT is effective for adults, teens, and neurodivergent clients, and can be adapted to individual needs.
Weekly or fortnightly 1:1 sessions (usually 50 minutes)
Structured sessions with a shared agenda
Psychoeducation about how anxiety works
Identifying triggers, thought patterns, and safety behaviours
Learning to challenge catastrophic or intrusive thoughts
Exposure therapy to reduce avoidance (gently and at your pace)
Relaxation, breathing, or grounding techniques
Behavioural experiments and thought records
Use of CBT worksheets, diaries, or digital tools
Homework between sessions to practise skills
Regular progress reviews
Adaptations for sensory, cultural, or cognitive needs
Can be combined with medication or other therapies
Suitable for online or in-person delivery
Short-term (typically 8–20 sessions), with option to extend
At Bloomfield Health, we provide CBT that is flexible, person-centred, and trauma-informed. Our clinicians tailor each session to your needs, using clear, compassionate methods that build confidence step by step. Whether you’re experiencing panic, constant worry, or anxiety that’s hard to explain, we help you find your footing again — with strategies that last well beyond therapy. We’re neurodiversity-affirming, culturally sensitive, and committed to your progress at your pace.
It breaks the cycle of anxiety by addressing unhelpful thoughts and avoidance behaviours that keep fear going.
Yes — but only with your consent, and gradually. We plan exposure exercises together and go at your pace.
Yes — we tailor it depending on whether you experience panic, social fears, health anxiety, or other patterns.
Yes — many people find that CBT and medication work well together. We’ll help you decide what’s best for you.
Absolutely. We adapt the structure, language, and sensory pace to your preferences and processing style.
We’ll review what worked and what didn’t. Our team can offer enhanced or integrative approaches if needed.
Please contact us to book an initial session. We’ll match you with a therapist experienced in CBT for anxiety and plan your next steps together.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
