CBT for Anxiety, Perfectionism & Low Self Esteem
In Somerset and online across the UK
£100 per 50 minute Appointment
CBT Therapy: Changing the Rules That Keep You Stuck
You may understand why you feel anxious, stressed or exhausted, but still feel stuck in the same patterns.
Perhaps you push yourself to achieve, expect a lot from yourself or feel responsible for everything.
CBT is a structured, practical approach that helps you understand these patterns and develop different ways of responding.
HOW CBT WORKS
CBT is a skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts and behaviours maintain stress, anxiety and trauma symptoms.
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Identify the stuck points. Which automatic thoughts leave you stressed and anxious, such as self-critical or catastrophic thoughts and rumination?
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Establish the core beliefs. What rules did you develop through experience to keep you safe that may now be out of date?
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Restructure. We update the thoughts, beliefs, rules and responses with practical tools that are sustainable and in line with your values.
CBT MAY BE USEFUL IF YOU:
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Constantly feel under pressure to perform
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Struggle with perfectionism or fear of getting things wrong
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Find it difficult to switch off
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Are highly self-critical
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Feel you should be coping better
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Can't rest without feeling guilty
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Feel successful on paper but lack confidence inside
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Rely heavily on yourself and find asking for help uncomfortable
CBT isn't about lowering your standards or making you less ambitious. It's about exploring whether the rules you live by are still helping you live the life you want.
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If your difficulties are rooted in earlier experiences, EMDR may be a better fit, and some clients use both.
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CBT THERAPY TESTIMONIAL
"Eve is a thoughtful, curious and kind therapist. She has given me invaluable tools which help me manage my anxiety by myself. Eve provides such a safe, containing space where all feelings are welcome and encouraged. Thank you, Eve!"
March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about CBT Therapy
1. What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours influence one another, and develops practical strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more confident.
2. Can CBT help with anxiety? Yes. CBT is one of the most effective therapies for anxiety. It helps you recognise overthinking, worry, self-criticism and avoidance, and develop healthier ways of responding.
3. Is CBT effective for high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism? Yes. You may appear organised and capable while feeling constantly under pressure inside. CBT helps you understand the beliefs and behaviours that maintain this, including the sense that your worth depends on achievement, and build a more sustainable way of living and working.
4. Can CBT help with burnout? Yes. CBT can help you identify the expectations and patterns that feed burnout, such as perfectionism, over-responsibility, people-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries.
5. Can CBT help if I've experienced trauma? It can, particularly when trauma contributes to anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship difficulties. As a therapist trained in both CBT and EMDR, I can help work out which approach suits your needs and goals.
6. How many sessions will I need? It depends on your goals and how long the difficulties have been present. Some clients find a short course enough, while others choose longer-term support for more complex or long-standing difficulties.
7. Do you offer CBT online and in Somerset? Yes. I offer online CBT for adults across the UK and in-person sessions in Wellington, Somerset. We can decide which suits you in your introductory appointment.
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