How does CBT differ from other therapies? Clinical psychologist Dr Colinda Linde explains that it’s fast, practical, evidence-based, and characterised by teamwork between client and practitioner. CBT effectively addresses conditions including anxiety, depression, stress management, and sleeping and eating disorders; equips clients with skills; and can be used in group settings.

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In ep. 186 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, clinical psychologist and CBT specialist Dr Colinda Linde touches on

• 3 main types of therapy: psychodynamic, person-centered, and CBT with its practical focus

• what Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT entails

• CBT’s focus on the relationship between your thoughts (automatic thoughts and core beliefs), emotions and actions

• what collaborative empiricism means

• the fact that CBT is as effective as medication in anxiety and depression

• conditions effectively addressed by CBT, including anxiety (e.g. panic, social anxiety and OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, stress management, work-life balance, sleeping and eating disorder, psychosis, and even personal branding  

• elements of CBT, including psycho-education, teamwork, goal setting, tracking change, working on obstacles to a client’s progress, and emotion regulation

• how many sessions may be required

• how resistance to psychological help can be approached

• a case study to do with panic disorder

• how Colinda uses CBT in group therapy, e.g. focused on social phobia, public speaking, work-life balance, stress & resilience, and mindfulness

• whether there are many experienced CBT practitioners in South Africa 

• Colinda’s 3 mental health tips.

Scroll down for more info on Colinda, her websites and contact details,and her books.

Colinda recommends the following sites: www.sadag.org or https://www.verywellmind.com/ or her websites (below)

Also read Colinda’s advice to moms juggling too many demands.

Here Colinda explains why experiencing anxiety is not a ‘choice’ - and where to find relief.

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Free resources:

Download CBT Anxiety & Worry Tips, CBT Panic Tips, and Social Support Guide - all free - here. (Simply scroll down.

Books and Audios by Dr Colinda Linde include:

Dealing with Panic the CBT Way (R99) is available at https://thoughtsfirst.com/shop/

Get the balance right: coping strategies for working moms by Dr. Colinda Linde is available on https://thoughtsfirst.com/ and on Amazon (as an e-book or paperback).

About, including contact details

Dr Colinda Linde is a clinical psychologist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy specialist, author and speaker based in Johannesburg. She is a director of The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and chairperson of SADAG’s Scientific and Advisory Board. Colinda has been in private practice for 32 years. She specialises in anxiety disorders and works extensively in the areas of stress management, work-life balance, sleep issues, assertion and mindfulness.

Colinda offers individual consults (in person and online), public and group workshops and has created self-help books and courses to meet the need for access to mental health. She is a regular keynote speaker and mental health educator and also trains CBT therapists.

Tel. 010 591 2223

Email: receptionthecbtgroup@gmail.com

Address: Premier Health Centre, 13 Mackay Ave, Randburg

For speaking enquiries: Andre du Toit: 0823138165 or andre@bigpositiveguy.com

Websites:

www.colindalinde.com (including a section on CBT)

https://thoughtsfirst.com/ with free and paid resources

Instagram: Dr Colinda Linde and Thoughts1st

Facebook: Dr Colinda Linde

Find Colinda’s videos on www.sadag.org

For more information on Colinda’s Wisdom Circle workshops, visit Instagram or Facebook.

The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.

Music by Mart-Marie Snyman

Thumbnail image: Pexels.

Photograph of Dr. Colinda Linde: supplied.

Please note:

These articles and podcasts contain general information, intended purely for educational purposes. It should never replace professional evaluation, discussion or guidance.

If you have suicidal thoughts or experience emotional pain, immediately phone the free SADAG helpline at 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 (both available 24/7), phone the free AKESO helpline at 086 143 5787 (available 24/7), or contact a qualified medical professional.