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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Melbourne

Does life feel like a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, or overwhelming emotions?

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If you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, or other mental health concerns, our skilled therapists can help you identify and manage thought patterns and behaviours using the latest in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.

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We're here to help every step of the way

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychological therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. It focuses on the connection between how we think, feel, and act, teaching people practical strategies to manage challenges and improve wellbeing.

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CBT is an umbrella term, encompassing many different sub-types of therapy, such as:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Behaviour Therapy

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Cognitive Therapy

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)

  • Schema Therapy​

How CBT Works

CBT works by combining three components

1 / Understanding unhelpful patterns

Gain greater awareness of how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence each other, and where you might be getting stuck

2 / Developing healthier thinking

Get curious about where unhelpful thoughts come from. Challenge the assumptions underlying these. Reframe your thoughts and develop healthier patterns of relating to yourself and the world​

3 / Learning healthier behaviours

Learn skills to help improve distress tolerance and emotion regulation, resulting in less emotional reactivity or avoidance of feared situations. Learn life hacks to improve motivation and be your best self​

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When should I see a CBT therapist?

It's time to reach out for help if:

  • You feel overwhelmed or stuck

  • Your work and relationships are suffering

  • You like to understand what's at the root of your issues

  • You enjoy thinking analytically

  • You are ready to implement changes in your life

  • You want to learn new coping skills and strategies

CBT is an effective therapy frequently used for a range of common issues, including but not limited to:

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What can CBT help with?

Our Locations

We offer face-to-face CBT across two convenient locations in Melbourne and online therapy via telehealth Australia-wide

Are you interested in CBT?

Our experienced CBT therapists are ready to work with you to create meaningful, long-lasting change

CBT FAQs

We're here to answer any questions you have about CBT

If you have a question that is not answered below, shoot us an email

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Who is CBT suitable for?

CBT is suitable for individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including mental health conditions and everyday challenges. CBT can be adapted to suit most people's needs and is effective among people of various ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and ethnicities, and neurological differences. People with complex needs may require adaptations to CBT to increase effectiveness. CBT can be administered face-to-face or online via telehealth.

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How long does CBT take?

It’s hard to say exactly how long CBT takes, as everyone is different. It is designed to be a concise treatment (generally less than 20 sessions). The number of sessions will depend on a range of factors, including whether you have something else you’re struggling with (e.g., another diagnosis or history of trauma), and how well your environment supports you to change

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When is CBT helpful?

CBT is helpful for managing a range of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, as well as everyday challenges, such as:

  • feeling stuck or overwhelmed

  • avoiding or procrastinating

  • issues at work

  • problems in relationships

  • reduced enjoyment in life

  • seeking practical tools to help manage stress

  • coping with life transitions

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Do I need a referral for CBT?

You don’t need a referral to do CBT. However, if you wish to receive Medicare rebates (with eligible clinicians), you should speak to your GP about getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan

Address

Level 1, 105 Victoria St, Fitzroy

Level 1, 9 Carlton St, Prahran

No lift access

Phone

(03) 7042 9961

fax: (03) 9960 0959

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At WellSpace Psychology, we connect clients with Clinical and other Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Mental Health Specialists, and other Allied Health Professionals. We offer face-to-face sessions in Melbourne's inner north (Fitzroy) and inner south (Prahran) as well as telehealth appointments Australia-wide. 

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WellSpace Psychology also offers a therapy co-work space, with luxury consulting rooms available for rent by Psychologists and other therapists. We provide a co-work community, support and connection for private practice Psychologists. Admin support is available as an optional add-on.

Anxiety/Depression 

Trauma & PTSD

Stress and burnout

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Schema Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Neuro-affirming care 

Gender-affirming care 

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