Wondering what happens in your first CBT therapy session? Learn what to expect from a trauma-informed CBT assessment, online or in Derby.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, you may have come across Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Perhaps you've heard it's the "gold standard" for treating anxiety and depression. Or maybe someone has told you it's all about challenging negative thoughts or filling in worksheets. If that's your picture of CBT, I completely understand why you might feel hesitant. Many people I meet arrive with the same concern. "I don't want someone telling me to think positively.