Life can be a joy, but at times we all face challenges and problems that seem overwhelming. They just seem difficult to manage or change. Many find their life a struggle. You may have travelled your life with a sense of emptiness or self-critical thoughts, "I am not good enough", even though you are successful. You may feel that your life is hollow or empty.
You may have experienced a recent traumatic incident, leading to distress, anxiety and fear. You may struggle with trauma experienced in childhood and adolescence, which continues to have a huge influence on the way you consider yourself, others and the world in general. Repeated rituals and checking behaviours may hold you back. Experiencing obsessive compulsive behaviour is quite simply dominating your life. Or you may just need to "off load" your emotions. In truth, these examples offer a small insight into why you may seek CBT. The vast majority of people want to make sense of their own experience and make sustained change and recovery.
