CBT can be a good fit if you find yourself caught in the same patterns of thinking or responding, even when you know they aren’t helping. It’s often helpful for anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, low mood, stress, and burnout.

It isn’t the right approach for everyone. Part of our job is helping you understand what’s going on and determine which approach makes the most sense for you.

CBT is collaborative and fairly practical. You and your therapist will look at what’s happening in your life, identify patterns that may be contributing to how you’re feeling, and work together on ways to respond differently.

Sessions have some structure, but they shouldn’t feel scripted. Quality CBT is adapted to the person sitting in the room.

There isn’t one number that applies to everyone. Some people notice meaningful changes within a relatively small number of sessions, while more longstanding or complex concerns may take longer.

Your therapist will talk with you about what you’re working toward and regularly check in about whether therapy is helping. CBT should have a purpose and a direction, not simply continue indefinitely.

Sometimes, but we tend to think of it more as practising between sessions than traditional homework.

That might mean noticing a particular pattern, trying something differently, or practising a skill you’ve worked on together. The goal isn’t to give you another thing to get done. It’s to help what happens in therapy translate into your actual life.

Often, yes. Coverage depends on your individual benefits plan and the credentials of the therapist you work with.

Many plans cover services provided by Registered Psychologists, and some also cover Canadian Certified Counsellors. We recommend checking your plan before your first appointment so you know exactly what your coverage includes.