CBT is dealing with the thoughts and beliefs that arise from an event rather than the event itself. It aims to reduce distress by helping you to become expert at understanding and, if necessary, modifying your patterns of thinking and behaviour. Many people find the process of talking in itself very useful.

CBT can be particularly helpful in treating depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (for which Susanna is considered an expert). It can also help with the coming to terms with chronic physical health issues.

How we treat

The initial assessment session with Susanna consists of a discussion of what you want from the therapy and a brief resume of your past. She will often use some psychological symptom measures to help highlight potential directions of work and outcome measures. One of the hallmarks of CBT sessions is the mutual exploration of relevant issues. Suzanna will often design some things for you to try at home.

Susanna will often design some things for you to try at home. Both the assessment and subsequent sessions last approximately 1 hour. Once the assessment has been completed Suzanna will be able to estimate the number of sessions that may be required.

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Professor Susanna Rose

Susanna has over 20 years experience as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. She has worked in both the private and public NHS sector including Maudsley Hospital, London.

She has extensive experience treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and helping people come to terms with physical disorders.

Susanna is actively involved in research having published widely and has spoken at conferences around the world. She is a Fellow of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adheres to the ethical codes of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.