Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Adelaide
When anxious thought patterns keep repeating, CBT gives you a structured way to interrupt them. Our registered psychologists deliver CBT in person at our Adelaide clinic, working from what’s actually driving your anxiety or low mood, not a generalised protocol.
Why Our Approach to CBT Is Different
CBT only works when it’s applied to what’s actually driving your anxiety or low mood, not a generalised protocol. Our psychologists take the time to understand your patterns before mapping out an approach built around them. So, you work with the same psychologist from your first session onward, tracking what’s genuinely changing rather than repeating the same structure regardless of outcome.
CBT Benefits
How Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Works
When thoughts, emotions, or behaviours start affecting your relationships, work, or daily life, therapy can help you regain control. CBT is one of the most researched psychological approaches, built on how your thinking shapes how you feel and act.
Unlike approaches focused mainly on the past, CBT is practical and goal-oriented; you leave each session with something concrete to apply straight away.
A CBT Session Can Help You:
- Spot thoughts that fuel anxiety
- Challenge unhelpful beliefs quickly
- Respond to stress with a plan
- Build habits that last
- Reduce avoidance holding you back
- Handle setbacks without losing progress
- Apply skills long after therapy
Structured Psychological Care
CBT, Delivered With Consistency
CBT relies on consistency, regular sessions, and structured practice between them. Meeting in person, at the same clinic, with the same psychologist, helps keep that rhythm intact from week to week.
Every session follows the same clinical structure and rigour; whether you’re working through your first assessment or your twelfth review, the standard of care doesn’t change.
What CBT Can Help With
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is well suited to a wide range of conditions where thought patterns play a central role.
Fees & Medicare Information for Psychology
You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist; book directly, any time. To claim a Medicare rebate on your sessions, you’ll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan, prepared by your GP during a dedicated appointment.
Our Team
Meet Our CBT Psychologists
Meet a team of registered psychologists with specific experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy across a range of presentations.
Clinical Psychologist
Expert in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment across the lifespan.
Registered Psychologist
Experienced in ADHD assessments, CBT, ACT, and psychological therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people usually want to know before booking their first CBT session with Elyséa HEALTH’s psychologist.
Do I need a referral to book a CBT session?
No. You can book a CBT session directly with one of our psychologists, without a GP referral. A referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan are only needed if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate.
How do I know if CBT is right for me?
CBT is well suited to anxiety, low mood, stress and unhelpful thinking patterns, though it isn’t the only approach our psychologists offer. Your psychologist will assess your situation in your first session and recommend the most appropriate approach.
How many CBT sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person, depending on what you’re working through and how you respond to treatment. Your psychologist will discuss an expected timeframe after your initial assessment.
Is CBT delivered in person or online?
All CBT sessions at Elyséa HEALTH are delivered in person at our Fullarton clinic in Adelaide.
Ready To Start Your First CBT Session?
Book an appointment with one of Elyséa HEALTH’s psychologists and access expert psychological care from your first consultation.