Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
• What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
• Who can refer to CBT Networks?
• How do I know if I need help?
• How much will it cost?
• How do I become a consultant for CBT Networks Ltd.?
• How do I contact CBT Networks?

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking treatment in which client and therapist work together to identify and understand particular difficulties. A practical, present-focused and collaborative style is used to develop and understanding of problems in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. A list of personalized, time-limited treatment goals is developed along with strategies for change. This approach can be used to help anyone irrespective of ability, culture, race or gender.

CBT is more than counselling. In traditional counselling, individuals are offered the opportunity to talk over their problems. Although this can be helpful in allowing people to “get things off their chest”, it does not deal with the specific symptoms of driving phobia. Research shows that CBT is effective in helping people to tackle anxiety.

CBT is a brief treatment (6-10 sessions), and should be carried out by specialised health professionals. Treatment should be available on the NHS, by referral from your GP. However there may be long lists for therapy. You may want to consider a private therapist e.g. via CBT Networks Ltd. Whichever route you choose it is important to ensure that your therapist has specialised training and experience in the use of CBT. All CBT Networks consultants are screened for their training and experience in CBT.
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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short, is the name given to a combination of reactions to a trauma. Symptoms commonly seen after a trauma include:

• nightmares
• flashbacks to the memory of the trauma
• anxious thoughts about the trauma
• fear and avoidance of reminders or the trauma
• irritability
• poor sleep
• loss of interest in sex

Almost everyone has some of these symptoms after a trauma, but if they are severe, or last for more than 1 month then they are given the name PTSD. If you have these symptoms you are not abnormal, but you have experienced an extreme and unexpected event and your system has not yet come to terms with it.
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Who can refer to CBT Networks?

• Members of the general public
• Health professionals
• Insurance companies
• Solicitors
• Occupational Health Departments

How do I know if I need help?

If fear or other emotions are preventing you from functioning as you used to, or would like to, it may be useful to talk through whether or not CBT may be helpful. You are invited to contact us by phone, e-mail, post or fax to request an initial telephone assessment appointment, or a face-to-face assessment.
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How much will it cost?

A full schedule of estimated fees is available on request.
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How do I become a consultant for CBT Networks Ltd.?

We are always looking for experienced CBT therapists to join our panel of experts. If you would like to apply to join the panel, please send a brief CV to our mailing address. Thank you.
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How do I contact CBT Networks?

By Mail:

CBT Networks
PO Box 566,
Banbury, OX16 6AT

By telephone:

0845 345 7669 (local rates apply)
or 01608 737 614

By email:
info@cbtnetworks.co.uk

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