CBT in Glasgow with BABCP-Accredited Therapists
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Glasgow
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment for difficulties such as anxiety, depression, OCD and trauma.
It helps you understand what's happening when things become difficult and what you can do to change them.
What happens in CBT sessions?
1. We start with what's happening for you
We'll talk about recent experiences, what's been difficult and what you'd like help with.
2. We draw it out together
Using paper or a shared screen, we'll look at a real situation — what went through your mind, how you felt and what you did.
3. We work out what might help
Your therapist will help you understand what's keeping the difficulty going and develop a treatment plan suited to you.
4. We put things into practice
You may try out different responses or small exercises between appointments. We'll review what happens and adjust the treatment as we go.
What to expect
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50-minute sessions
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In person in Glasgow or online
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A clear treatment plan, reviewed together
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Practical work between sessions, where helpful
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No GP referral required for self-funded appointments
CBT is structured, but the pace and focus are adapted to your needs.
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Gem's CBT sessions are available in person in Glasgow or online across the UK.
CBT can help with:
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Anxiety and persistent worry
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Health anxiety
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Stress, burnout and avoidance
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Overthinking and perfectionism
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Low confidence, people-pleasing and relationship difficulties
Why BABCP accreditation matters
All of our CBT therapists are BABCP accredited. You can check your therapist’s current accreditation on the official BABCP CBT Register.
Our CBT therapists are BABCP accredited, meaning they have completed recognised specialist CBT training, supervised clinical practice and competency assessment, and maintain their accreditation through ongoing clinical work, supervision and professional development.
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They work with evidence-based psychological models and established treatment approaches, while adapting therapy to the individual. CBT here is structured and informed by research, but it is not a rigid one-size-fits-all programme.
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Fees
CBT sessions are £120 with Gem Thomson and £110 with associate CBT therapists, for 50 minutes.
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Clinical content reviewed by Gem Thomson, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and founder of Connection Psychotherapy.Last reviewed: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about CBT
What is different about working with a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist?
BABCP-accredited therapists are trained to work with well-researched psychological models for different difficulties such as depression, anxiety, worry, OCD and trauma. Rather than using one generic approach, your therapist can draw on models that help explain what may be keeping your particular difficulty going and what is most likely to help change it.
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Will CBT actually change how I feel, or just how I think?
CBT is not only about thinking differently. The aim is to help change the patterns that affect how you think, feel and behave, so that over time you begin to experience situations differently rather than simply understand them intellectually.
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What happens between CBT sessions?
You may be asked to become a kind of “reporting scientist” on yourself — noticing what happens in real situations, what you think, what you feel and what you do in response. You then bring that information back into therapy so you and your therapist can make sense of the pattern together.
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Why does CBT use experiments?
CBT often involves making small, practical changes and seeing what happens. These are not tests you can pass or fail. They are a way of gathering new information and helping you find out whether old predictions or coping strategies are still useful.
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What happens in a CBT session?
You and your therapist look together at what has been happening in everyday life, identify the links between different parts of the problem, and agree on a small next step to try. Therapy is collaborative and practical rather than something simply “done to” you.
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Can CBT help if I already understand my problem?
Yes. Many people already know why they struggle but still find that the same patterns keep happening. CBT helps turn insight into change by working directly with what happens in real situations.
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Private CBT for Depression in Glasgow
Connection Psychotherapy offers private Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and low mood in Glasgow and online.
Our BABCP-accredited CBT therapists help people work with withdrawal, negative thinking and loss of motivation, using evidence-based approaches including behavioural activation.
You can arrange a private appointment without a GP referral.