Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a form of counselling/therapy based upon the underpinning concept that maladaptive thinking patterns cause maladaptive behaviours which, in turn, cause interference, dysfunction, and counter-productive impacts on everyday living. It is a time-limited, action-orientated, client-inclusive practice of changing thought patterns to change behaviour and feelings/emotions.
This role-play demonstrates the use of counselling skills combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques such as Cognitive Restructuring to assist clients to change their maladaptive thinking patterns for a more positive and hopeful future.