Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a proven talking therapy that helps adults and young people manage anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health conditions. At The Talking Rooms, our cbt therapist in Glasgow supports children aged 12+ to overcome unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills that lead to lasting change.
With clinics in East Kilbride and Glasgow, plus secure online sessions, we aim to start your therapy journey within 5 working days of referral, far sooner than the NHS average, where 75% wait up to six weeks for Talking Therapies support.
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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact to affect your mood and wellbeing. A cognitive behavioural therapist will guide you to pick up and reshape learned patterns that keep you stuck, using strategies you can apply every day, especially for the days when it feels a little bit harder to stay afloat.
CBT is evidence-based and recommended by mental health professionals as a first-line psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.
In practice, CBT involves:
- Spotting thinking and behaviour traps
- Exploring their impact on your life
- Learning tools to challenge negative thoughts
- Building practical coping skills that last
Why it works: CBT follows several core principles within behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies and is delivered in supportive mental health settings that provide a calm, professional mental health environment for change.
How Our CBT Therapy in Glasgow Works
Our CBT counselling services are designed to meet you where you are. Each therapy session is guided by an accredited CBT therapist, guaranteeing you’re always in good hands.
Personalised Support for Adults
Life can feel unforgiving at times. Many adults struggle with work pressure, relationship worries, or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME). CBT can help you regain confidence in yourself and your daily life, and many people see their anxiety and depression symptoms ease within 6 to 12 sessions.
Even small changes, like reframing negative thoughts before a demanding work meeting, can help reduce stress and restore focus.
CBT for Teenagers and Young People
Being a teenager is hard work. Exams, friendships, and social pressures often bring intense social anxiety, leaving you feeling isolated. Our cognitive behavioural therapists work with young people in creative ways, using tools like drawing or emotion cards to make it easier to share what’s going on. We can also work with education advisers to ensure the right support is in place.
CBT is one of the most effective talking therapies in Glasgow for young people. We know school can feel overwhelming, especially when pressure builds before exams. Our therapists work with you to build resilience and calm, so you can approach challenges with more confidence and less anxiety.
Flexible Sessions Online or In-Person
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we make sure we meet you where you can go. You can choose what works best for you: attend therapy at our Glasgow or East Kilbride healthcare centres, or book an online session from the comfort of your own home. We also offer evening appointments to fit around busy schedules.
Schedule your CBT counselling session now and choose online or in-person support that fits your life.
Benefits of CBT with The Talking Rooms
At The Talking Rooms, we give you the chance to explore what’s going on for you, what’s keeping you stuck, and how you would like life to feel instead. We will never tell you to just ‘think positive and expect things to change. Instead, we look beneath the surface, working with you to gently remove the roots of what is holding you back so that you can grow and flourish again.
All our cognitive behavioural therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, or COSCA. They’ve been assessed by respected training providers and hold the equivalent academic skills recognised by leading bodies. But more than that, they bring lived experience and compassion, so when we say ‘we get it’, we really mean it. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you feel understood and supported while you take your next steps.
We combine CBT with positive psychology and person-centred counselling, drawing on each approach where it fits best, so every session is shaped around you.
Evidence-Based Therapy
We create an environment that fosters mental well-being. Our team uses behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies based on several core principles and backed by research. Therapy CBT is proven to treat anxiety, depression, and phobias.
Accredited & Compassionate Team
We understand how heavy life can feel at times. On the days when it seems like the light is out of reach, you don’t have to face it alone. Our CBT therapists bring both professional training and lived experience, and this clinical specialism allows us to offer care that is both knowledgeable and deeply compassionate.
Fast Access
Unlike many services where waiting times can stretch for months, we aim to see you within 5 working days of referral. Getting help quickly matters. NHS services can often have waiting times of 3–6 months, which can leave you feeling stuck and make it harder to cope day to day.
By starting quickly with an accredited CBT therapist, you can begin using coping strategies sooner, reducing distress and improving well-being in a matter of weeks.
Begin cognitive behavioural therapy with our accredited therapists.
You don’t have to do this alone, and many people feel the benefits within weeks.
Common Conditions We Treat with CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can address a wide range of mental health problems and eating disorders. NICE guidelines recognise CBT as a gold-standard treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD.
Living with physical health problems like chronic pain can be exhausting, and it often affects more than just your body. CBT can help you manage the way you respond to pain, giving you practical tools to reduce its hold on daily life. Think of it like turning down the volume on something that has felt too loud for too long. The pain may still be there, but it doesn’t have to control everything you do.
We also support particular groups who often feel overlooked, such as students, professionals, and carers. Conditions we treat include:
- Anxiety and depression
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Phobias and panic attacks
- Chronic pain and long-term fatigue condition
- Relationship issues and unhelpful behaviour patterns
By working with a CBT therapist, you’ll gain practical resilience tools to handle these challenges more effectively.
Book your free 15-minute consultation with a cognitive behavioural therapist and talk through a plan that feels right for you.
FAQs About Cognitive Behavioural Therapists
Most people attend between 6 and 12 sessions with a CBT therapist. The exact number depends on the topics you’d like to work through and your long-term goals.
Yes. CBT is effective for managing persistent pain and chronic fatigue syndrome by changing how you respond to symptoms and stress.
Talking therapy is a broad term. CBT is a type of psychological therapy that focuses on changing thinking patterns and behaviours, whereas other cognitive behavioural therapists’ approaches may explore past experiences in more depth.
Yes. Everything you share in your session is treated with complete confidentiality, unless there are concerns about safeguarding.
Yes. Some people use CBT alongside prescribed medication. We are happy to work collaboratively with your GP or other healthcare professionals.
Reserve your CBT counselling Glasgow appointment today, because at The Talking Rooms, talking changes everything.
Why Choose The Talking Rooms
At The Talking Rooms, we believe therapy should be compassionate, accessible, and effective. Since 2019, our team of CBT therapists has supported over 5,000 clients across Glasgow, East Kilbride, and online.
What makes us different?
- Fast access: Start your counselling services within 5 working days of referral
- Experienced team: All CBT therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, or COSCA
- Tailored care: From CBT therapy sessions to person-centred counselling, we create a plan that works for you
- Flexible sessions: In-person in Glasgow and East Kilbride, or online from anywhere in the UK
- Safe support for ages 12+: We specialise in working with adults and young people
Remember, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’ll walk with you, one step at a time, until life feels lighter again.
Arrange your CBT assessment or complete a self-referral today.
Your CBT therapist in Glasgow could be ready to see you this week.