Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy based on the evidence-based theory that our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. CBT believes that if we change one of these we can alter all the others.

 

When we’re low or anxious, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding that can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice and change problematic thinking or behaving patterns so we can feel better. 

 

CBT is a collaborative therapy - it’s not something that is done to someone, it’s a way of working together with a CBT therapist on mutually agreed goals.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, said as one word rather than A-C-T) is based on CBT but also uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behaviour change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility.

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Psychological flexibility means contacting the present moment fully as a conscious human being, and based on what the situation affords, changing or persisting in behaviour in the service of chosen values.

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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

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The premise of therapy itself involves you being kinder to yourself and taking control of your mental health. What makes compassion-focused therapy different, however, is that it looks at helping you consciously develop your ability to be more compassionate towards both yourself and others.

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Compassion focused therapy is a collaborative therapy involving a shared experience between therapist and client. Key elements of CFT are compassion, kindness, acceptance, and reflection. 

 

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The IBS Academy 
 

​The IBS Academy offers an 8-session course that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals manage and improve their IBS symptoms. Our program combines evidence-based techniques with practical strategies, empowering participants to enhance their well-being and reclaim control over their digestive health.

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