Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Ottawa
Learn about a structured approach that explores links among thoughts, feelings, actions and situations. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that explores links among thoughts, feelings, actions and situations. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through noticing patterns and considering practical, collaborative ways to respond. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include a conversation about a current situation, goals, and exercises a practitioner may suggest between meetings. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
How structured are sessions, and how do you adapt CBT to my goals?