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Dropping Anchor: A Simple Grounding Exercise to Help You Feel Steady When Anxiety Takes Over
Feeling swept away by anxiety? Dropping Anchor is a simple, practical grounding technique from ACT therapy that you can use anywhere for immediate anxiety relief. Learn how it works, and listen to a free guided audio practice.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
2 days ago8 min read


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


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


Beat Indecision Paralysis with This Simple Yet Powerful Decision-Making Tool for Making Confident Choices
Struggling with indecision? Use the 2x2 decision-making matrix to gain clarity, break analysis paralysis, and make confident choices with ea
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 13, 20255 min read


Social Anxiety vs Generalised Anxiety: Understanding the Overlap and Differences
Understand the key differences between Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for better diagnosis and treatme
Sophia Spencer | BABCP
Dec 16, 20244 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


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


Understanding and managing feelings
Human beings have been walking around on this planet for millennia and for the majority of that time we lived without all the technology...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 27, 20226 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


How Do I Deal with Anxiety? - Tip #3 (The Worry Tree)
In an earlier post I introduced you to a flowchart that you can use to help process worries. Another popular tool in Cognitive...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 24, 20211 min read


A simple tool for if you worry too much
We all worry at times, but if you find that your worry is taking over and getting in the way of enjoying life then you need some...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 10, 20211 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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