Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Practical steps to change the thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps identify the thoughts and behaviours that maintain emotional distress. At Alcanda we use it as a foundation for difficulties such as anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression and eating difficulties.
We teach concrete tools: identifying automatic thoughts, testing those ideas and making gradual behavioural changes. Between-session tasks are key.
Estimated duration: brief protocols 8-12 sessions; more complex difficulties 3-6 sessions.
What to expect:
- Initial assessment and collaborative planning.
- Plan with specific objectives and tasks. 50-minute sessions with work between sessions.
- Periodic review and plan adjustment.
-Estimated duration: short protocols 8–12 sessions; more complex problems 3–6 months depending on the case.
-Who benefits: anxiety, phobias, OCD, mild-moderate depression, eating disorders and difficulties managing stress.
-Precautions: In acute crises, we prioritize stabilization and a safety plan; coordinate with a doctor if there is medication.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to do tasks between sessions?
Yes, between-session tasks are an essential part of treatment.
2. Does it work quickly?
In many cases there is improvement within a few weeks; consolidation requires practice.
3. Can it be combined with medication?
Yes, it integrates with pharmacological treatment when needed.