CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for low mood helps people understand how negative thoughts and reduced activity can reinforce feelings of sadness or numbness. It offers practical tools to break that cycle, increase motivation, and rebuild hope — one small step at a time.
CBT is a first-line treatment for depression and persistent low mood, recommended by NICE. It’s suitable for people who experience:
Ongoing sadness, emptiness, or emotional flatness
Loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities
Self-critical or hopeless thinking
Sleep, appetite, or concentration difficulties
Reduced energy or motivation
Avoidance or withdrawal from others
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
CBT is helpful for both first-time and recurrent depression. It’s also effective for people managing long-term stress, burnout, or postnatal low mood. Our approach supports adults and teens, and is adapted for neurodivergent clients, trauma survivors, and those with complex emotional needs.
Weekly or fortnightly 1:1 sessions (usually 50 minutes)
Exploration of thought patterns that maintain low mood
Activity scheduling to increase energy and motivation
Behavioural activation (doing before you feel like it)
Identifying and challenging negative automatic thoughts
Reframing beliefs about failure, self-worth, or the future
Mood tracking and goal setting
Problem-solving and emotion regulation skills
Focus on day-to-day functioning and self-care
Worksheets, diaries, or tools between sessions
Short-term therapy (8–20 sessions), with flexibility
Regular progress reviews
Delivered online or in person
Combined with medication or other therapies if needed
Adapted to suit cognitive, sensory, or emotional processing needs
At Bloomfield Health, we deliver CBT with warmth, clarity, and compassion. Our clinicians work at your pace — whether you’re feeling numb, low-energy, or overwhelmed. We help you notice stuck patterns, try small, manageable changes, and rebuild a sense of meaning. We’re trauma-aware, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on what helps you feel safe, seen, and supported. CBT isn’t just about changing thoughts — it’s about helping you reconnect with life.
It targets the cycle of unhelpful thoughts and low activity, helping you take small steps that lift mood and build momentum.
No — we move at your pace. The aim is gentle, realistic change, not pressure.
Yes — CBT works well alongside antidepressants, and we’ll coordinate care if needed.
Yes — we adapt CBT to be trauma-informed, and may suggest complementary approaches if needed.
That’s common — and part of what CBT is designed to help with. We start small and build momentum together.
Absolutely. We adapt sessions to suit different communication styles, energy levels, and executive functioning needs.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial appointment. We’ll match you with a CBT therapist and work with you to plan your care.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
