Edinburgh CBT & Counselling Services

12/08/2026

Ever caught your brain telling you a complete lie and just... believed it?

Welcome to Bite Size CBT With Mick@ECBT

In CBT speak these are Thinking Errors - glitchy filters used by our brains as a short cut to view the world and they can cause us to spiral.

Imagine this: Your boss sends you a message . “Do you have 5 mins to chat?”

Your brain: “This is it. I’m getting fired. Going to lose my apartment, live a tent, and eat beans on toasts for the rest of my life.”

Reality: They just needed your help. for something.

Thinking Errors
1. Catastrophizing: Jumping straight to the absolute worst-case scenario.
2. Mind-Reading: Assuming you know exactly what someone else is thinking
3. All-or-Nothing Thinking: “I ate one donut, my entire year of healthy eating is completely ruined.”

How to Stop the Spiral
Try the Catch, Check, Change method:
1. Catch it: Notice you’re spiralling. “Ah, that’s my brain catastrophizing again.”
2. Check it: Look for the actual facts. “Would this hold up in a court of law? What is the actual evidence I am getting fired today?”
3. Change it: Pivot to a realistic, grounded thought. “Probably just have a quick question. I’ll just ask what they need.”

Remember: Thoughts aren’t facts. Don’t believe everything you think! Drop your brain’s favourite thinking error in the comments below! 👇

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12/08/2026

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07/08/2026

06/08/2026

Feeling Low Again?

When a harsh self judgement pops up, what is the actual evidence that proves or disproves this thought?

Put your thought on trial. Is there a kinder or more realistic thought that is based on evidence? Notice the difference in mood when you choose this new, kinder thought.

For example, your friend is at the other side of the pub. He blanks you. You automatically think he doesn’t like you. If you weigh up the evidence for this you would work out maybe that he was fine with you yesterday and you’ve not seen him since. A kinder thought based on evidence might be that he just didn’t see you. Did you say hello to him? Feel better?

05/08/2026

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03/08/2026

Today we wanted to walk you through some of the therapies we offer at Edinburgh CBT & Counselling Services, because the right approach really does make a difference.
If you're not sure where to start, send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction. 💚

31/07/2026

Bite Size CBT
Ever hear of the CBT Loop?
CBT is based on the principle that what we do, feel, and think are all related. So if we don't like the loop we keep on making in life, one small tweak will give a different result. And if we change nothing, we will just keep getting the same result! What's holding you back? If you are ready to make a change or want to find out what keeps you stuck, book a session with us. Use the link in the bio.

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Sometimes all I need is to be in this place. Where’s the place you go to in your head?
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