CBT Leeds & Beyond

Life can be tough and sometimes we can all feel stuck in a rut with worries, fears and sad or unpleasant thoughts going round and round in our minds causing us problems and getting in the way of living a decent life. But change is possible and CBT Leeds & Beyond can help you to make the changes that are important to you.

CBT Leeds & Beyond is an independent therapy service set up to provide a flexible and responsive service to the people of Leeds and surrounding areas, with no waiting lists, giving you access to the support you need when you need it. Therapy sessions are delivered from our comfortable clinic or online. In addition, sessions can be organised to take place in community settings where clinically indicated. This is particularly helpful when addressing fears and phobias of particular situations and environments such as fear of heights, busy places and social situations.

Considering starting therapy can be daunting and so at Leeds CBT & Beyond we work hard to make the process as straight forward as possible. Our fully accredited therapist is skilled at providing therapy within a supportive relationship so you feel as comfortable as possible, free to be yourself and to express what you are struggling without fear of judgement.

Engaging in therapy can be challenging but many people who take the risk and give it a go, say that they are glad that they did.

If you are looking for help to deal with anxiety, fears and phobias you can choose to receive treatment using high quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interweaved with the latest in Virtual Reality simulation technology. The Virtual Reality treatments use immersive software which is viewed through a headset in the comfort of the therapy room. It allows for gradual exposure to simulated versions of the situations you fear with the support of a therapist. You can be in control of the pace, repeating certain scenes and practicing interacting in feared situations, gradually increasing the challenge until your anxiety has reduced and you have developed a greater degree of tolerance for anxiety provoking situations.

The Virtual Reality Exposure programmes on offer include environments for the treatment of needle phobias, agoraphobia; claustrophobia; driving phobia; public speaking anxiety including opportunities for interview skills practice, addiction problems and fear of heights. Also available are interactive educational experiences which facilitate understanding and coping skills for adults and young people experiencing depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Our Virtual Reality software also facilitates the development of skills in relaxation, meditation and mindfulness.