20/02/2025
💜 **Understanding Counselling vs. CBT** 💜
Hi, my beautiful people! Today, I’d like to shed some light on a topic often surrounded by confusion: counselling and its relationship to psychotherapy, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Majority of people using google are looking for counselling but what they really are looking for is psychotherapy 🤷♀️
🌟**Counseling vs. CBT**
Counselling and CBT are forms of psychotherapy aimed at helping individuals improve their mental health, they differ in approach and focus.
🌟**Counselling** is generally used as a broader term for psychotherapy. However, counselling as therapy practice encompasses various therapeutic practices. It often involves exploring feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, focusing on personal growth and emotional processing. In counselling, the goal is to create a safe space where individuals can express themselves and gain insights into their challenges. Counselling as Person-centred therapy pioneered by Carl Rogers is non-directive way of talking therapy.
🌟 **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)**, on the other hand, is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that specifically addresses patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT helps individuals identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive ones. . CBT, however, originated in the 1960s from behaviorist principles and cognitive psychology, developed primarily by Aaron Beck. Combining different approaches it has come long way and has been acknowledged as most effective and evidence based therapy with a high success rate for different mental health problems. One of the reasons why I love CBT is a clear structure and goals. It is still talking therapy but more focused on perception, thinking errors, feelings and behaviours, and becoming aware of them can make a big difference👌😁
It’s essential to clarify that while people often think of counseling (or psychotherapy) as merely giving advice, true therapy is not about telling someone what to do. In therapy, the focus is on self-discovery and understanding rather than advice-giving.
Both counseling and CBT can be incredibly beneficial, and understanding these distinctions can help you find the right path for your mental health journey. If you're considering therapy, think about what you're looking for and don’t hesitate to reach out to a professional who can guide you.
🌟 Your mental health matters, and seeking help is a courageous step! Feel free to share your thoughts or experiences in the comments💜