Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in London

Efficacy is a London cognitive behavioural therapy service of accredited therapists. We have a highly trained and experienced team of 14 cognitive behavioural therapists all accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). As a training organisation we also have therapists on placement from Kings College London and the Institute of Psychiatry offering therapy at a reduced fee.

We are located close to Victoria Station in Westminster and Monument in The City of London, providing accessibility across central London.

There are many different forms of psychotherapy, of which Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one. Choosing what type of psychotherapy is right for you can be a daunting task so this site gives an overview of what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is and how you can expect to benefit from it. If you decide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is right for you, and are looking for a cognitive behavioural therapist in London then you might be interested in learning more about the service we offer. The aim of this site is twofold:

• Firstly it is to give you an overview of this London therapy service and cognitive behavioural therapy to help you understand more about the psychotherapy and decide if it is for you.

• Secondly if you decide you would like an assessment then you can see how to make contact with a cognitive behavioural therapist in London.

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapists

An accredited cognitive behavioural therapist will have had training as registered health professionals before starting post graduate psychotherapy training. So we have competently trained practitioners, providing reassurance that your well-being is in the hands of registered professionals. For information on the rigorous training click here.

All therapists hold dual positions with Efficacy and senior positions in the NHS or an academic institution. Positions in the NHS or academia are managing or coordinating a specialist CBT service.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a way of helping people to cope with stress and emotional problems. It helps us to look at the connections between how we think, how we feel and how we behave. It particularly concentrates on ideas that are unrealistic. These often undermine our self-confidence and make us feel depressed or anxious. To find out more click here to find what is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

What makes cognitive behavioural therapy stand out from other forms of therapy or counselling is the emphasis on evidence based practice and you can read more about this here for evidence on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. To the patient this means that they are receiving up-to-date professional therapy based on the very latest research.

What Happens in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Generally the duration of therapy is 6-18 sessions so ‘becoming your own therapist’ is an important part of cognitive behavioural therapy. Both the therapist and the patient work together in a collaborative relationship with an atmosphere of transparency. Click here to learn more about what happens in cognitive behavioural therapy.

Problems Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Help With

Below are some problems that cognitive behavioural therapy can help you with. The service is offered in Victoria, London and Monument near London Bridge.

To find out more click here for issues cognitive behavioural therapy can help with.

Definition of Efficacy:

Efficacious adj. capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective. [C16: form L efficax powerful, efficient, from efficere to achieve] –efficacy or, efficaciousness n.

(Collins Concise Dictionary)