CBT - what is it?

[Issy_Bum]

Hey,
I've been referred to a therapist for a course of CBT. I was just wondering what this is and how it will help me?
I used to suffer from panic attacks but these have subsided and left me with a strange and serious phobia of fainting. I just want to know what to expect really. I'm worried that my therapist may try and make me faint as a kind of shock therapy! Does that happen?
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys!

[Karen]

No that definitely won't happen!

CBT is about challenging thoughts and changing behaviours. I am currently having CBT. My therapist talks through everything with me and I decide what I want to work on and she gives me guidance on how.

The following threads might help:

CBT
Can u treat yourself with CBT at home ?? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5406)

Success CBT

Maxine's cbt progress. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2308)
CBT (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5287)
Starting CBT (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5323)
Does CBT work? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6671)
I am getting there! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7478)
CBT therapy for driving problems - my diary (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7162)
CBT - My diary (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8295)

Karen

[Issy_Bum]

Hey, thanks a lot. That made me feel a bit better about it. Hopefully it'll work!

[nomorepanic]

Also have a read of the Therapy webpage on the left.