[Spoz]

I think the basis of any therapist or counsellor is to look and annotate why somebody feels a particular way, their opniion shouldnt come into it.

[yogajane]

Depends on the type of counselling. Some counsellors are non-directive, others take a different approach.

[mazza]

Originally Posted by Spoz

I think the basis of any therapist or counsellor is to look and annotate why somebody feels a particular way, their opniion shouldnt come into it.

I agree with you here, Spoz - especially when talking about CBT. It's a form of therapy where, in my opinion, the therapist gives the patient the tools they need so that they can help themselves from the inside out. It's a less direct/confronting approach than other methods of more traditional psychotherapy.

This is just my experience - I was treated with CBT for panic attacks last year.

[clarabr]

Spoz, thanks for clarifying your point of view.

[Janediet]

what is cbt?

[Kim K]

CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)

[nods]

Hey. I'm in psychodynamic therapy and while I don't address my weight and food specifically in therapy, I really think its helped me with related stuff...Mostly things with my upbringing and family, coming from a hugely overweight family except for a thin, overly critical mother. A bigger issue i talk about is work stress. I'm in a job where I'm really on call 24 hours a day, and I see a lot of crap. So learning how to find time for myself to go to the gym and to make my healthy foods has been critical in my journey toward a healthy lifestyle.

My insurance re-reimburses me all but by $20 co pay after my $200 deductible and I can say its been worth every penny.