Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Melbourne

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Melbourne

Shift unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, and patterns with evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Practical, effective support in Melbourne.

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Challenge and Reframe Negative Belief

What is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

At Core Life Psychology, I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other challenges. CBT is a well-researched, effective therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours interact to shape emotional wellbeing.

How CBT Helps You

CBT is an excellent therapy that is often incorporated in to my approach. It helps us to look through a different lens so we can reframe situations, events, and move forward with less anxiety, improved mood, and better self-worth. Importantly, it can help to shift deeper unhelpful ideas we have about ourselves, the world, and others.

Recognise unhelpful thoughts and beliefs (e.g. I’m not good enough, I can’t cope)
Learn to challenge and shift these patterns
Develop healthier behaviours and coping strategies
Reduce distress and improve mood, confidence, and resilience

Common Issues CBT Can Support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is highly effective for treating a range of psychological problems:

Anxiety (social anxiety, panic, OCD, phobias)
Depression
Low self-worth
Anger management
Substance misuse
Eating disorders
Insomnia
Relationship challenges

How Thinking Affects Emotions

CBT teaches you to pause, reflect, and reframe these patterns—reducing emotional distress and helping you respond differently. Our thoughts powerfully shape how we feel and act. For example:

Depression: “I’m useless, there’s no point” → hopelessness, withdrawal, fatigue
Anxiety: “What if I fail? I can’t handle it” → panic, avoidance
Anger: “They’re out to get me” → frustration, conflict

Key CBT Techniques

Here, you’ll find a safe, supportive space where growth is encouraged, but pressure and judgment are left at the door. I offer integrative, evidence-based therapies that help shift perfectionism at its roots, including:

Identify core beliefs
Understand how early experiences shaped how you see yourself and the world.
Socratic questioning
Explore: What’s the evidence? Is there another way to see this?
Challenge automatic thoughts
Spot patterns like catastrophising, black-and-white thinking, or mind-reading.
Behavioural experiments
Gradually face fears or try new ways of responding.

Therapy that's Grounded in What Matters

Why Choose Core Life Psychology for CBT in Melbourne

Evidence-based, practical support
Collaborative, warm approach tailored to your needs
Focus on lasting change, not just short-term relief
Depth of understanding to help you target core beliefs more quickly

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If you’re ready to shift unhelpful patterns and create positive change, I welcome you to reach out.

📍 In-person in Carlton (Melbourne) or via telehealth across Australia
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