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Why Your Therapist Isn’t Judging You (Even If It Feels Like They Are)
Feeling judged in therapy? Learn why your "Inner Meerkat" projects social threat and how CBT helps you navigate shame and mind-reading for a safer recovery.
Sophie Rapsey | BABCP
Apr 156 min read


CBT for Worry: The ‘Just in Case’ Behaviour That Keeps Anxiety Going
Do you feel trapped in a "What If" loop? Chronic worry often promises protection, but "just in case" behaviors like checking and reassurance-seeking actually keep anxiety alive. Discover how CBT for Worry helps you break the cycle by untangling these mental knots. Learn to tolerate uncertainty, reduce mental exhaustion, and regain control from GAD—moving your life forward even when you don't have all the answers.
James Hicks | BABCP
Mar 2510 min read


Top 16 Self-Help Tools Therapists Trust and Recommend
Explore 16 trusted self-help resources recommended by mental health therapists to support your well-being. From managing anxiety to improving sleep and understanding OCD, these practical tools offer personalized strategies for mental health care. Discover how to navigate your journey with small, consistent steps for lasting emotional resilience.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
May 8, 202516 min read


What Causes Low Self-Esteem and How Can We Improve It?
When your inner critic has the loudest voice in the room, it’s hard to believe anything good about yourself. In this post, we explore why self-esteem struggles run deep—and how therapy, curiosity, and evidence-based strategies can start to shift those deeply rooted beliefs. Ready to challenge the labels you’ve been wearing?
James Mulholland | BABCP
May 1, 20259 min read


Can’t Sleep? How to Use Cognitive Shuffling to Quiet Your Racing Thoughts
Struggling to quiet your mind at night? Discover cognitive shuffling, a simple technique to ease racing thoughts and drift into restful sleep. Try these creative methods tonight and transform your bedtime routine!
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Apr 23, 20256 min read


Why Intrusive Thoughts Are Like Beachballs
Learn about intrusive thoughts with the beach ball metaphor. Accept, hold lightly, and reduce their impact for greater mental clarity.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Ditch Perfect and Embrace Imperfection: Empowering Yourself to Overcome Perfectionism
Unveiling Perfectionism: Exploring Its Impact on Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Does your mind ever tell you the story that nothing you...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 1, 20248 min read


Beyond Approval: Embracing Authenticity & Overcoming People-Pleasing in a World Where Validation Is King
Unveiling the Perils of People-Pleasing: Navigating Life's Pressures in Pursuit of Authenticity Do you find yourself agreeing to take on...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 9, 202411 min read


Imposter Syndrome: Why Even Successful People Feel Like Frauds
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own successes? Perhaps you were sitting in a room full of accomplished individuals and were...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 17, 20248 min read


Why Do I Always Focus on the Negative? Understanding the Mental Filter Trap
Struggling with glass-half-empty thinking? Discover what mental filtering is, why your brain focuses on the negative, and how to retrain your thoughts with self-kindness and practical CBT tools.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 16, 202212 min read


What Is 'Black and White' Thinking and Why Is It So Common?
Discover what Black and White Thinking is, why it's so common, and how to shift toward a more flexible mindset using practical, compassionate CBT tools.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 2, 20228 min read


Why Am I Always So Self-Critical? How to Master Self-Kindness
Struggling with self-criticism and anxiety? Discover how harsh self-talk fuels the cycle—and learn practical ways to break free and build self-compassion.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 23, 20229 min read


Overthinking 101 - Your Thoughts Aren’t Always Facts
Struggling with overthinking? Discover practical CBT strategies, self-help tools, and expert insights to calm your racing mind and break free from mental loops.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 16, 20229 min read
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CBT and Anxiety
CBT helps you to cultivate effective tools to manage Anxiety when it shows up – whatever the flavour (Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, OCD, Panic Attacks)
Stop fear getting the way of living
CBT and Worry
CBT equips you with proven strategies and skills for overcoming debilitating worry.
Worry is the thief of joy, but learning to embrace the present is the gateway to a brighter future.
eMail: coswaycbt@pm.me
Tel: 07713 954 847
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