
Why am I so uncomfortable with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
(CBT)? This is a good question, and one that I’m required to answer, and, therefore, think about, more frequently of late. So, let me first make it very clear that CBT is not a discipline that suits me or a technique that I use. This does not mean that I would, in any way, criticise those counsellors who use it, nor discourage clients who think they can benefit from it. I do not disparage CBT in any way. It is simply not for me – it’s not what I do. The difficulties I have wi