Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

CBT targets negative thoughts and behaviours shaping our perspective on the world and ourselves. It comprises two key components:

• Cognitive therapy explores how negative thoughts fuel nervousness and anxiety.
• Behaviour therapy analyses how behaviours and reactions in situations provoke anxiety.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Focused on fostering a dialectical perspective—acceptance and change—DBT encourages acknowledging anxiety while actively striving to transform it. The treatment imparts four essential skills:

• Mindfulness: Connect with the present, observing passing thoughts like anxiety without letting them dominate.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Learn to assertively express needs and set boundaries.
• Distress Tolerance: Effectively manage anxiety during challenging situations.
• Emotion Regulation: Proactively manage anxiety to prevent it from escalating.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This therapy is proven effective for various anxiety disorders, that centers on aligning actions with life values. ACT helps people learn to accept the uncomfortable and anxious feelings. Rather than attempting to suppress or alter these emotions, it teaches emotional strategies to enhance their ability to tolerate discomfort.