Thoughts shape feelings. Feelings shape actions. CBT gives you the tools to change the patterns keeping you stuck.
And the pattern just keeps repeating.
You catch yourself thinking, “Why can’t I stop worrying about this?” “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why does everyone else seem to handle life better than I do?”
Here is something worth knowing. The way you think, feel, and behave are connected, and that connection works in both directions. Shift one, and the others begin to move with it.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most researched and widely practiced forms of therapy in the world. It was built for the exact patterns that keep people stuck: anxious thinking, low mood, avoidance, self-criticism, panic, and the quiet exhaustion of fighting your own mind.
CBT is not about forcing positive thinking or pretending things are fine. It is about identifying the thoughts and behaviours that fuel distress, examining whether they actually serve you, and building new ways of responding.
At Cataraqui Counselling Clinic, CBT therapy aims to help you recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, reduce avoidance, challenge anxious or self-critical thoughts, rebuild momentum in your daily life, and develop a clearer, more workable relationship with your own mind.
Practical. Structured. Evidence-based. Grounded in the patterns you are actually living with.
This is therapy that feels organized, grounded, and tangible. You leave sessions with something to work with, not just something to think about.
Our therapists are trained in CBT. This means your therapy can be structured and goal-focused, or integrated with other approaches, depending on what works best for you. The framework adapts to you, not the other way around.
CBT has strong research support for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress, sleep difficulties, and low self-esteem.
Inside CBT
Thought Awareness
Notice the thoughts driving how you feel.
Cognitive Restructuring
Examine unhelpful thinking patterns and build more balanced perspectives.
Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Practice
Reduce avoidance by approaching difficult situations in manageable steps.
Skill Generalization
Carry what you learn into the real-life situations that matter most.
You do not have to believe every thought your brain produces. You do not have to wait to feel motivated before you act. You do not have to keep repeating patterns that drain you.
Book your free consultation today. Start with a simple conversation, ask questions, and explore your options.
At Cataraqui Counselling Clinic, you do not have to be anyone but yourself. We offer a non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate space where you can feel comfortable being you. Whether you are looking for support with a specific mental health concern or simply need a place to process what you are going through, our Kingston therapists will meet you where you are. Meaningful change begins with you, and we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Our clinic is located at 107-1020 Bayridge Drive in Kingston, Ontario, with flexible scheduling options including daytime, evening, and weekend availability. Not in Kingston? Virtual counselling sessions are available for anyone in Ontario.
Session Cost
$80–$185 per individual session
Location
First Step
Our Team
These therapists have experience supporting clients using CBT.
Victoria Davies
Registered Psychotherapist
$175 / session
Our Space
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation. No commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you are going through and how we can help.
Or call us directly at (613) 539-5707
