The CBT Works

04/06/2026

I'm off on holiday from today and back on 22nd June.

Taking time to switch off, slow down and recharge is one of the best things we can do for our mental health - it helps reduce stress, restore balance and come back feeling refreshed.

Shona 💜

28/05/2026

In this video, Miley Cyrus opens up about her experience of EMDR therapy and the impact it had on her.

EMDR can be practiced in many different ways, and every person’s experience is unique. Unlike CBT, which is primarily a talking therapy focused on thoughts and behaviours, EMDR works differently — using bilateral stimulation to help the brain process and reframe difficult or traumatic memories, often without needing to talk through every detail in depth.

You can find out more on our website - thecbtworks.com

13/05/2026

What is EMDR? 🤔

EMDR therapy can help people struggling with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and distressing memories.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - a therapy approach that helps people process traumatic or distressing experiences in a safe and structured way.

It’s often used to support people struggling with:

• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & panic
• Phobias
• Grief & loss
• Difficult memories that still feel emotionally overwhelming

EMDR uses guided eye movements, tapping or sounds while focusing briefly on difficult memories. Over time, this can help the brain “reprocess” those experiences so they feel less intense and no longer hold the same emotional impact.

You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode. Healing is possible.

Learn more about mental health support and therapy approaches on our website www.thecbtworks.com

01/05/2026

Sometimes the best therapy… doesn’t feel like therapy at all 🌿

The sound of the sea.
Cherry blossom falling.
A quiet moment watching wildlife.
Fresh air filling your lungs.
Lying still, held by nature.

We often underestimate just how powerful these moments are.

Research shows:
• Spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly lower stress hormone levels
• People who spend 2+ hours a week in natural environments report better health and wellbeing
• Time outdoors has been linked to reduced anxiety, improved mood, and better sleep

In a world that moves fast, nature invites us to slow down.

No pressure. No expectations. Just being.

You don’t need to climb a mountain or escape for days - even small moments count.

A walk.
A pause.
A breath.

🌱 Your mind needs space, too.

15/04/2026

Before → After 💬

This is what progress can look like.

Not perfect.
Not instant.
But real, meaningful change.

On the left, things felt overwhelming - anxiety, low mood, struggling to cope, feeling stuck and disconnected.

On the right, there’s something different - more calm, more clarity, more confidence. Better sleep. Better communication. Feeling more like yourself again.

Therapy doesn’t “fix” you - because you’re not broken.

It gives you the tools, space and support to understand what’s going on and move forward in a way that feels manageable.

And that shift?
That’s everything.

If you recognise yourself in the “before,” just know change is possible.

Shona x



Mental health therapist Inverurie

06/04/2026

When Sandra Bullock spoke about her experience with EMDR, one thing stood out:

It wasn’t just about a single memory.

It became something bigger - a pattern.

In EMDR, people often begin with one moment,
but what can emerge is a deeper understanding of familiar feelings, repeated experiences, and long-standing ways of coping.

That can feel intense - sometimes even overwhelming - but it can also be incredibly meaningful.

Because it’s not about “what’s wrong with you.”

It’s about what your nervous system learned over time.

And once those patterns become visible,
something important happens:

You have the opportunity to respond differently.

That’s where change begins.

If you have Instagram, you can watch more here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUJHXCpjpHO/?igsh=enF0b2J6ZjYxczQ=

26/02/2026

“I started doing EMDR about four or five months ago and it’s been life changing. I just absolutely love it.”

Lily Allen spoke openly on the Miss Me? podcast about her experience of EMDR therapy — and how it’s helping her understand patterns around money, self-worth, and deserving.

So often the beliefs we hold about ourselves sit beneath the surface. EMDR can help people process experiences that shaped those beliefs, allowing space for something different.

You can listen to the conversation using either link below - you’ll find the section on at this point 👉 24:17–26:38 if you don’t have time to listen to the full thing:

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mpr72j

If you’d like to know more about EMDR or how it works, feel free to reach out.

Lily Allen is back! She joins Miquita Oliver to answer your questions about success.