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Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the best-known and most researched forms of psychotherapy. CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts,…
Zakažite konsultaciju →It is not the situation that directly causes our emotions, but our interpretation of that situation. By changing the way we think about events, we can change how we feel and how we behave.
The foundation for understanding how our thoughts influence our emotions
A situation or event that occurred. For example: "A colleague did not greet me at work."
Our thoughts and interpretations about the event. For example: "He must be angry with me" or "Maybe he did not notice me because he is busy."
Our emotional and behavioural reactions. The first thought may lead to anxiety, while the second leads to a neutral feeling.
CBT identifies typical errors in thinking that contribute to emotional problems:
Seeing situations in extremes, with no middle ground ("If I am not perfect, then I am a complete failure")
Expecting the worst possible outcome ("If I make a mistake, everyone will consider me incompetent")
Assuming we know what others are thinking ("She surely thinks I am boring")
Exaggerating the negative, minimising the positive
Believing that our emotions are proof of reality ("I feel bad, so something must be wrong")
Drawing broad conclusions on the basis of a single event ("Bad things always happen to me")
Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation
Taking responsibility for things that are not under our control
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Clients learn to record situations, automatic thoughts, emotions and the intensity of those emotions. This helps in recognising patterns of thinking and their influence on mood.
A technique for examining and changing unrealistic or unhelpful thoughts. Questions such as the following are posed:
Practical tests of our beliefs in real life. For example, a person who believes "If I express my opinion, everyone will reject me" can experiment by expressing their opinion and observing the actual reaction of others.
Gradually facing situations that trigger fear or anxiety, which over time reduces the intensity of negative emotions.
Especially useful in depression — planning and carrying out activities that bring a sense of pleasure or achievement, even when motivation is lacking.
CBT has strong scientific support for the treatment of various conditions
Depressive episodes and symptoms
Generalised, social, phobias
Panic attacks and agoraphobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Problems with sleep
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Zakažite KBT konsultaciju→Typically lasts 12-20 sessions
Clear goals and a treatment plan
A focus on concrete skills you can use in everyday life
Extensive research confirms its effectiveness
Therapist and client work together as a team
You learn skills you can use even after therapy ends
What a typical session looks like
Each session lasts 50 minutes and is held once a week. A typical CBT treatment lasts 12–20 sessions, although some problems can be resolved faster. Towards the end of treatment, sessions can be spaced out to every 2–3 weeks.
In the first session we talk about what brings you to therapy, what you want to achieve and what your expectations are. Together we create a treatment plan with clear goals. You do not need any special preparation — it is enough to come open to conversation.
Each session has a clear structure: a brief check-in on how you have been since the last session, a review of homework, work on the main topic of the session, and an agreement on tasks for the coming week. This structure helps to make each session productive and focused.
CBT involves active work between sessions — keeping a thought record, practising new skills, behavioural experiments. Research shows that clients who regularly work on their assignments achieve significantly better results.
Sessions are available in person in Banja Luka or online via video call. Research confirms that online CBT is just as effective as in-person therapy for most problems.
CBT can help you change negative patterns of thinking and behaviour. Book a consultation and take the first step towards change.