Does CBT work?

[Lindy]

I had CBT years ago. Without it I would have never beaten depression - go for it! NHS services like this are hard to get your hands on, so take full advantage of them when offered )

[JSE]

Yes!
Well for most people it is extremely successful. But it really can depend on the therapist you get and the type of problem you have. I think if you have a specific anxiety related problem like social anxiety, it is very very good. But the downside is that it is virtually impossible to get it on the NHS unles you wait 16 months or if you are self-harming etc. It is very frustrating!

Most people have to pay around £60 - £75 an hour. Well that is my experience. But it is certainly worth it because you usually only need about 6 sessions. Just make sure you do the homework and commit to it fully!

Look into MBCT aswell (Mindfulness based cognitive therapy). I think traditional CBT is starting to move into this area.

[sharona]

Hi

I have just finished my CBT for anxiety. It is good but you have to put a lot into it yourself. You will not get cured by JUST attending the sessions.

You have to put what you have learn't into practise.

I found it very good and someone you can talk to who understands what you are going through.

It has NOT cured me completely but it has helped.

Hope this helps.

Sharona.

[nuttymoo]

I had CBT on the NHS years ago and it helped me a lot. I was told, at the time, that unless I did everything I was asked then my obsessions would creep back in. I didn't do everything and I am still obsessive but I'm able to cope with it better than before the CBT. Obsessions and compulsions change so just having some basic knowledge of how to deal with them is really beneficial