What the service does
How to access the service
Location of service
Useful links
What the service does
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy based on the theory that there is a connection between:
- thoughts
- feelings
- what we do
- how our body feels
Cognitive behavioural therapy involves the use of specific cognitive and behavioural techniques. Each of these is tailored to your individual needs.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is delivered by trained and accredited psychotherapists. It is suitable for a wide range of mental health problems, including:
- panic disorder
- health anxiety (hypochondria)
- agoraphobia / other phobias
- obsessive disorders, for example:
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder)
- social anxiety
- generalised anxiety
- depression
- complicated grief
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How to access the service
You can be referred to the cognitive behavioural therapy service by the following:
- GP
- primary mental health care team
- another mental health team
- consultant psychiatrist
- mental health assessment centre
Screening and assessment interviews will be used to see if you are suitable for CBT.
Location of service
Cognitive behavioural therapy is available in a number of Trust locations:
| Ballyowen Health Centre 179 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9EA Tel: 028 9061 0611Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm |
Bradbury Centre 1–17 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 7AA Tel: 028 9504 7770Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
| Crumlin Road Health Centre 94–100 Crumlin Road Belfast BT14 6AR Tel: 028 9504 2610Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm |
Whiterock Health Centre 6 Whiterock Grove Belfast BT12 7RQ Tel: 028 9063 3218Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm |
| Woodstock Lodge 1–15 Woodstock Link Belfast BT6 8DD Tel: 028 9504 2900Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
Useful links
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Irish Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (IABCP)