10/03/2026
Many clients who come to therapy for anxiety or depression have already tried CBT.
They often say something like:
"I know what I’m supposed to do… but when I get anxious I just can’t access it."
One way to think about this is that the information is in the library, but the person is locked in the basement.
When the nervous system is overwhelmed, the thinking part of the brain isn’t always available.
In this short clip we explore a different way of looking at anxiety; not as something that’s “wrong”, but as an alarm system in the body that may be signalling disconnection or threat.
For many therapists, working with the body, connection, and regulation alongside cognitive approaches can open up new possibilities for supporting clients.
Curious what you think.
Many clients struggling with anxiety and depression have already tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). They understand the techniques, they know the str...