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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) And Depression (Thinking Errors)

Guest Article by Dr Steve Last The basic tenet of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is that what you think affects the way you feel. That is to say, if you think depressive thoughts then you will feel depressed. Conversely, if you manage to stop yourself thinking these thoughts, then your depression will lift. As a Psychiatrist in Edinburgh I use CBT techniques extensively. My first step is to look...

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What Causes Depression?

Guest Article By Dr Steve Last Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is an effective psychological treatment for psychological and emotional problems. As a psychiatrist in Edinburgh I use CBT techniques to treat depression, and I see a lot of clients feeling low and unhappy. They often ask me if I think they’re depressed, and what has caused them to feel like this. These questions have prompted me to...

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CBT for Depression

Guest Article By Dr Steve Last Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, views emotions as a complex mixture of these three different realms of human experience – cognitions (thoughts, mental images and memories), physical sensations, and behaviours. A depressed person will typically show depressive thinking (such as believing they’re a failure), feel depressed in a physical sense (like being...

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Welcome to 28 Days from Borders Counselling!

Our new 28 Day service offers intensive 28 day programs designed to help you tackle common challenges such as Social Anxiety, Depression, and Agoraphobia. Each program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a well-established and effective approach to making quick and long-lasting life changes. All programs also include support from an experienced therapist, and are designed to equip participlants...