Understanding the Difference Between Counselling and CBT
Want to understand the differences between Counselling and CBT? Looking to choose, but not sure which is best for you? Read our article to help you decide.
Jim Lucas has been a psychotherapist since 2003 and helped 1000s of people improve their mental health, relationships and lifestyles. He is a BABCP accredited CBT Practitioner & Supervisor, an ACBS peer-reviewed ACT trainer and a Teaching Fellow at the University of Birmingham. He has written several eBooks including The ACT Roadmap and SEED: An ACT Supervision Model.
Want to understand the differences between Counselling and CBT? Looking to choose, but not sure which is best for you? Read our article to help you decide.
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