Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Calgary
What is CBT?
Do you ever feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or caught in cycles of overthinking? Do you wish you had practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, or self-doubt? CBT might be a good fit for you. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It’s based on the idea that when we change how we think, we can change how we feel and respond to life’s challenges. In therapy, you’ll learn to notice unhelpful thought patterns, question their accuracy, and replace them with perspectives that support your wellbeing. CBT also offers simple, actionable tools you can use in daily life—helping you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and feel more empowered in your choices. Over time, these shifts can create lasting changes in how you relate to yourself and the world around you.
Common Goals of CBT:
Managing anxiety, stress, and overthinking
Reducing negative self-talk and building self-compassion
Strengthening emotional regulation and resilience
Overcoming procrastination and self-doubt
Improving confidence and self-esteem
Developing healthier coping strategies for daily challenges
Navigating life transitions and change with greater ease
Building problem-solving skills and clearer decision-making
Cultivating a more balanced, realistic, and supportive mindset
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a simple, down-to-earth way to help you handle stress, low mood, or anxious thoughts. It teaches you how to slow down, notice what’s happening in your mind and body, and treat yourself with a bit more kindness. It combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to help with managing unhelpful thoughts or emotions - making it easier to choose how you want to respond. You may practice short meditations, gentle movement, and everyday mindfulness skills that you can use to feel more balanced and grounded in daily life.

