For and Against CBT
Leeds Metropolitan University
Faculty of Health Semester 2
BSc Therapeutic Counselling
Issues and Debates in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Critically evaluate the arguments for and against one of the subject areas raised in the issues and debates sessions
For and Against Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Student number: C7017417
Tutor: Kay McFarlane
Words: 3834
May 2013
Introduction
The aims of this essay are to critically evaluate the arguments for and against Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I will explore the theory of CBT comparing it to other approaches and the strengths and limits of the approach.
I will then focus on the therapeutic relationship and issues of power.
I will then critically evaluate the evidence that supports the use of CBT, focusing on the methodology and bias of research in the NHS.
In my conclusion after considering the theory and evidence that is for and against CBT, I will then give my opinion of CBT, what I have learned from doing this essay and how it will change my practise in future.
The reason I have chosen to explore the arguments for and against CBT is because I am due to start working for the NHS as a Primary Care Counsellor and will have the opportunity to study a certificate in CBT. I hope that I will be able to gain knowledge to help me make my decision on whether or not to study a CBT certificate.
I also feel that IAPT is influencing counsellors to feel they need to value the scientific model of CBT because of the time limited advantage and cost saving attributes. I feel IAPT training is potentially exposing vulnerable people to harm, because of the brief IAPT training that does not focus on the quality of the relationship, awareness of the counsellor, and the lack of knowledge that some CBT and primary well-being practitioners have about counselling and psychotherapy.
I hope that this essay will offer me the chance to explore my assumptions about CBT and thus influence my practise
Faculty of Health Semester 2
BSc Therapeutic Counselling
Issues and Debates in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Critically evaluate the arguments for and against one of the subject areas raised in the issues and debates sessions
For and Against Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Student number: C7017417
Tutor: Kay McFarlane
Words: 3834
May 2013
Introduction
The aims of this essay are to critically evaluate the arguments for and against Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I will explore the theory of CBT comparing it to other approaches and the strengths and limits of the approach.
I will then focus on the therapeutic relationship and issues of power.
I will then critically evaluate the evidence that supports the use of CBT, focusing on the methodology and bias of research in the NHS.
In my conclusion after considering the theory and evidence that is for and against CBT, I will then give my opinion of CBT, what I have learned from doing this essay and how it will change my practise in future.
The reason I have chosen to explore the arguments for and against CBT is because I am due to start working for the NHS as a Primary Care Counsellor and will have the opportunity to study a certificate in CBT. I hope that I will be able to gain knowledge to help me make my decision on whether or not to study a CBT certificate.
I also feel that IAPT is influencing counsellors to feel they need to value the scientific model of CBT because of the time limited advantage and cost saving attributes. I feel IAPT training is potentially exposing vulnerable people to harm, because of the brief IAPT training that does not focus on the quality of the relationship, awareness of the counsellor, and the lack of knowledge that some CBT and primary well-being practitioners have about counselling and psychotherapy.
I hope that this essay will offer me the chance to explore my assumptions about CBT and thus influence my practise
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