Monthly Archives: August 2011

Beating the Blues – computerised CBT

By James Hardie | Published: August 30, 2011

In the past I have worked within services which have been able to provide computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT). I supported individuals who had completed the eight sessions of the ‘Beating the Blues‘ course for anxiety and depression. It’s my understanding, based on the recommendations of NICE guidelines, that this method of delivering Cognitive Behaviour […]

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Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) via Skype

By James Hardie | Published: August 24, 2011

In order to increase the accessibility and availability of psychological therapies, it is my intention to offer my clients the option of having sessions of online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) via Skype. There is an increasing trend towards providing psychological therapy services that are more convenient to access and more efficient to deliver. I believe […]

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Fear of Flying

By James Hardie | Published: August 23, 2011

I studied methods of delivering treatment for fear of flying (aero phobia) as part of my Masters dissertation. Specifically I was looking at the use of virtual reality technology . Encouraging a person to become increasingly familiar with a situation or experience which has caused them anxiety, fear or concern in the past, can help […]

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Stress Tips iPhone App Review

By James Hardie | Published: August 22, 2011

Anxiety UK recently released a free iPhone app called ‘Stress Tips‘ (sponsored by Pfizer life). It’s a simple app with some good advice delivered through short audio messages which you can listen to by pressing the prominent on-screen ‘panic button’. The app has an occasional ‘donate now’ pop-up, and a helpful list of organisations to call […]

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What is Cognitive Therapy?

By James Hardie | Published: August 22, 2011

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a a combined and complimentary approach which incorporates elements of Cognitive Therapy, which looks primarily at thoughts, and Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on actions. Cognitive Therapy aims to maintain rational and balanced thinking. In doing so, irrational thoughts, negative thoughts or biased thoughts are deliberately and systematically identified using a […]

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Stress Management

By James Hardie | Published: August 12, 2011

Stress management is a skill. Some people are good at it, and others could learn a thing or two. There may be steps that you can take to actively reduce stress, immediately or in the longer term. At the very least, most people can benefit from learning skills to cope with stress. There will be […]

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Private CBT

By James Hardie | Published: August 12, 2011

Accessing private Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) means you deal directly with your therapist – there is no need for a referral to be made from your GP, and, at least at the moment, I have no waiting list for private CBT clients. Waiting times for accessing psychological therapies can be up to a year in […]

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