Let's Talk About CBT
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 46 ratingsLet's Talk About CBT is a podcast about cognitive behavioural therapy: what it is, what it's not and how it can be useful. Listen to experts in the field and people who have experienced CBT for themselves. A mix of interviews, myth-busting and CBT jargon explained, this accessible podcast is brought to you by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
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Let's talk about... going to CBT for the first time
May 17, 2024 06:35 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe’re back! Let’s Talk about CBT has been on hiatus for a little while but now it is back with a brand-new host Helen Macdonald, the Senior Clinical Advisor for the BABCP. Each episode Helen will be talking to experts in the different fields of CBT and also to those who have experienced CBT, what it was like for them and how it helped. This episode Helen is talking to one of the BABCP’s Experts by Experience, Paul Edwards. Paul experienced PTSD after working for many years in the police....
How has CBT changed over the last 50 years?
July 19, 2022 08:40 - 38 minutes - 41.9 MBThe British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, the lead organisation for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland, is 50 years old this year. In this episode Dr Lucy Maddox explores how CBT has changed over the last 50 years. Lucy speaks to founding members Isaac Marks, Howard Lomas and Ivy Blackburn, previous President David Clark, outgoing President Andrew Beck and incoming President Saiqa Naz about changes through the years and possible future dire...
Bonus Episode: What is SlowMo? And how can it help with paranoid thoughts?
January 11, 2022 20:29 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBIn this bonus episode of Let's Talk About CBT, hear Dr Lucy Maddox interview Dr Tom Ward and Angie about SlowMo: digitally supported face-to-face CBT for paranoia combined with a mobile app for use in daily life. Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Transcript Dr Lucy Maddox: Hello and welcome to Let’s Talk about CBT, the podcast from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, BABCP. This podcast is all about CBT, what it is, what ...
Evidence Based Parenting Training: What Is It and What's It Got To Do With CBT?
March 04, 2021 15:29 - 38 minutes - 88 MBChildren don't come with a manual, and parenting can be hard. What is evidence-based parenting training and how can it help? Dr Lucy Maddox interviews Sue Howson and Jane, about their experiences of delivering and receiving this intervention for parents of primary school aged children. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Sue and Jane both recommended this book: The Incredible Years (R): Trouble Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3-...
CBT for Depression
January 26, 2021 18:17 - 30 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode Dr Lucy Maddox speaks to Sharon and Dr Anne Garland, about CBT for depression. Hear how Sharon describes it, and how both group and individual therapy helped. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Books Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert Podcast Episodes CBT for Perfectionism Compassion Focussed Therapy Websites www.babcp.com www.cbtregisteruk.com Image by Kevin Mueller on Unsplash Transcript Lucy:...
CBT for Anxiety: How are Anxious Thoughts Like the Circle Line?
November 20, 2020 15:07 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAnxiety is one of the most common mental health problems, but there's a good evidence-base for CBT as a helpful intervention. In this podcast, Dr Lucy Maddox speaks with Dr Blake Stobie and Claire Read, about what CBT for anxiety is like, and how anxious thoughts can be like the circle line. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Websites BABCP https://www.babcp.com Accredited register of CBT therapists https://www.cbtregisteruk.com An...
What is cognitive behavioural couples therapy?
September 29, 2020 16:47 - 40 minutes - 47.3 MBWe tend to think about therapy as something that is helpful for individuals, but what about when you want to address problems which affect you and a partner or spouse? In this episode, Dr Lucy Maddox speaks to Dan Kolubinski about cognitive behavioural couples therapy, and hears from Liz and Richard about what the experience was like for them. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Dan recommended the book Fighting For Your Marriage by Markman, ...
Digital CBT
September 04, 2020 10:25 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat is digital CBT? How does therapy work over the internet? Can it ever be as good as face-to-face? Dr Lucy Maddox hears from Dr Graham Thew and Fiona McLauchlan-Hyde about an internet-based CBT programme for PTSD. Fiona shares her experience of how this therapist-supported programme helped her through traumatic grief, and also has some helpful advice for people trying to comfort those who are bereaved. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP...
Let's Talk About CBT Survey
July 31, 2020 11:23 - 58 seconds - 1.14 MBLet's Talk About CBT Survey Have you got 5 minutes to complete a quick survey about your experience of listening? It would really help us to know who is listening and what you would like from the podcast. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/podcastLTACBT Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash
Loneliness for Children & Young People During the Pandemic
June 30, 2020 13:15 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat does existing research tell us about the possible impact of the pandemic on children and young people's mental health? Dr Lucy Maddox speaks with Dr Maria Loades about Maria and colleagues' recent rapid review of the literature on isolation and mental health, and what CBT principles suggest can be helpful to head off problems, in particular with loneliness during the pandemic. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Maria recommended lo...
Helping teenagers do more of what matters to them
May 26, 2020 13:28 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBHow does doing more of what matters help teenagers with low mood and depression? And what can we all learn from this, particularly at the moment? Prof Shirley Reynolds speaks to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you want to know more the following resources might be helpful. Books Shirley has written two books about depression in teenagers, one for teens and one for parents: For parents: Teenage Depression: CBT Guid...
Tolerating uncertainty: what helps?
May 07, 2020 11:08 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWe're all living through uncertain times at the moment. What does research from CBT tell us about what tends to help people tolerate uncertainty? Dr Lucy Maddox interviews Professor Mark Freeston about what might help. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP For more on BABCP our website is www.babcp.com For Mark's research survey follow this link: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/coronavirus/research/uncertainty/ A preprint of Mark's ...
CBT for Bipolar Disorder
March 29, 2020 18:25 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBNote: This episode was recorded before government guidance on restricting travel due to coronavirus. We all experience ups and downs in mood, but what happens when the highs are so high and the lows are so low that it really interferes with your life? In this episode we hear from Cate Catmore and Professor Steven Jones about CBT for bipolar disorder. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP For more resources check out these links below. Bo...
Coping with anxiety about coronavirus
March 19, 2020 09:07 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThis is an understandably stressful time and it's normal to feel worried. What can we learn from CBT for health anxiety that might help us with feelings of anxiety during the pandemic? In this short bonus episode, Dr Lucy Maddox interviews Dr Jo Daniels from Bath University, about things we know are likely to help. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Read an article by Dr Jo Daniels on how to stop anxiety about coronavirus spiralling out ...
CBT for Self-Harm
February 27, 2020 15:12 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBImagine being asked to give up the most effective strategy you have for coping with stressful situations... this is often what it can feel like to people trying to give up self-harm. In this episode, Dr Lucy Maddox talks to Jane, who first used self-harm when she was 14, and Dr Lucy Taylor, who works with young people to try to overcome self-harm. This episode contains discussion about self-harm and reference to suicide. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Luc...
CBT for Clinical Perfectionism
January 31, 2020 15:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBStriving for achievement has got to be a good thing, right? But what if it starts to get in the way of our happiness? What if the standards we hold ourselves to are unattainable or unrealistic? What if we feel like we'll never measure up? In this episode, Sam and Professor Roz Shafran speak to Dr Lucy Maddox about CBT for clinical perfectionism - what it is, what it's not, and how it can be useful. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP For ...
CBT for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
November 19, 2019 13:46 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHow can a talking therapy help with a problem that feels as physical as chronic fatigue syndrome? Ben Adams talks to Dr Lucy Maddox about overcoming his initial scepticism about CBT and why he's glad he did. Professor Trudie Chalder explains the ideas that cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome is based on. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP More information is in the the links and books below. Websites For mor...
CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
September 24, 2019 15:35 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBHow do you talk about something in therapy when all you want to do is avoid thinking about it? And why might it help to be able to tackle it? Nick Gilbert talks to Dr Lucy Maddox about how he sought help for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and his therapist, Dr Jen Wild, explains the theory behind the treatment, and dispels some myths about what it's like. This show includes reference to suicide. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BAB...
CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
August 28, 2019 11:31 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat are 'intrusive thoughts' (we all have them) and what has CBT for OCD got to do with a polar bear? People sometimes talk about being "a little bit OCD", but the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder is much more difficult than a tendency to line your pens up or be super tidy. Ashley Fulwood talks to Dr Lucy Maddox about his journey towards recovery from OCD with the help of CBT, and Professor Paul Salkovkis explains how CBT works. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode pr...
CBT for Hoarding
May 16, 2019 15:07 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMaggie's flat was so full that the council threatened to clear it out themselves. CBT helped her understand the reasons behind her hoarding disorder and start to let go of some of her possessions. Maggie and Dr Victoria Bream speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Want to know more? Some useful resources are included here. Websites For more about BABCP check out: babcp.com To find an accredited therapist: ht...
CBT for Psychosis
April 16, 2019 09:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHearing voices is much more common than used to be thought, but what if they're cruel voices that seem to try to stop you from living your life? Chris Shoulder talks to Dr Lucy Maddox about how he uses CBT techniques to manage his experience of voices and Dr Emmanuelle Peters explains the theory behind the treatment. Show Notes and Transcript Here are some resources if you'd like to find out more information. Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Websites If...
CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
March 14, 2019 10:40 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBMost of us have some worries about how we look, but what if those worries get so bad they stop you being able to go out? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a serious problem but it can be overcome, as Gareth explains. Gareth and Prof David Veale talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. This show includes mention of suicide. Show Notes and Transcript Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP For more information have a look at... Websites The website of the BABCP is at babc...
Coping with stress and anxiety: a spiritual and cultural perspective
October 18, 2018 08:39 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBEver wondered how CBT fits with ideas about health and wellbeing from more spiritual perspectives? A BABCP outreach event held in a local Glasgow mosque in Summer 2018 explored just this. Saiqa Naz, Chair of the BABCP’s Equality and Culture SIG, Shayhk Abdul Aziz Ahmed and Dr Aman Durrani all speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript: Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you want to know more, check out these resources... Articles Andrew Beck has w...
Mindfulness Based Therapies
October 09, 2018 20:08 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHow does mindfulness fit with CBT? And is it all about sitting about on a yoga mat? (spoiler - it's not). This episode delves into Mindfulness Based Therapies, including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Prof. Willem Kuyken and Chris Henry speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show notes: If you’re interested in finding out more... Books This is book that Willem mentions in the podcast and it comes with a CD of meditations: Williams, ...
Mindfulness Based Therapies
October 09, 2018 20:08 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBHow does mindfulness fit with CBT? And is it all about sitting about on a yoga mat? (spoiler - it's not). This episode delves into Mindfulness Based Therapies, including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Prof. Willem Kuyken and Chris Henry speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript: Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you’re interested in finding out more... Books This is book that Willem men...
Schema Therapy
October 02, 2018 18:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHow do we develop patterns of thinking and behaving from our earlier experiences? What is Schema Focussed Therapy and how does it fit in the wider family of CBTs? Dr Gill Heath and Mary speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript: Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you’re interested in finding out more... Websites BABCP has a Schema Therapy Special Interest Group which you can find out about here: https://www.babcp.com/Membership/SIG/Schema-Therapy...
Schema Therapy
October 02, 2018 18:43 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow do we develop patterns of thinking and behaving from our earlier experiences? What is Schema Focussed Therapy and how does it fit in the wider family of CBTs? Dr Gill Heath and Mary speak to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show notes: If you’re interested in finding out more... Websites BABCP has a Schema Therapy Special Interest Group which you can find out about here: https://www.babcp.com/Membership/SIG/Schema-Therapy.aspx The Schema Therapy Society has more information about the ther...
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
September 26, 2018 13:10 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBWhat is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and what's it like to have it? How can we live a life in line with our most important values? Dr Joe Oliver, Gary Bridgeman, Dr Graciela Rovner and Dr Eric Morris talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript: Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you’re interested in finding out more about the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy here are some res...
Compassion Focussed Therapy
September 20, 2018 08:26 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBCouldn't we all be a little kinder to ourselves? Find out how self-compassion can influence us and hear about how compassion focussed therapy helped Chris with depression. Prof. Paul Gilbert and Chris Winson talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. Show Notes and Transcript: Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP If you’re interested in finding out more about the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or about Compassion Focussed Therapy here are some reso...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
September 11, 2018 19:27 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do we live with impossible dilemmas? How can someone stop self harming when it's the only way they know of coping? What is DBT and how did it help Louise? Dr Michaela Swales and Louise Brinton-Clark talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. This episode includes reference to self-harm. Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Show Notes and Transcript If you’re interested in finding out more about the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or about D...
Let's Talk About CBT
January 16, 2018 10:34 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBWhat is cognitive behavioural therapy? What's it like to have it? How can it be useful? Is it just 'positive thinking'? (spoiler - it's not). Prof David Clark, Prof Sarah Corrie, Jo and Frank talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. A mix of interviews, myth-busting and CBT jargon explained, this accessible podcast is brought to you by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. www.babcp.com Podcast episode produced by Dr Lucy Maddox for BABCP Transcript Lucy: Hel...
Let's Talk About CBT
January 16, 2018 10:34 - 43 minutes - 60 MBWhat is cognitive behavioural therapy? What's it like to have it? How can it be useful? Is it just 'positive thinking'? (spoiler - it's not). Prof David Clark, Prof Sarah Corrie, Jo and Frank talk to Dr Lucy Maddox. A mix of interviews, myth-busting and CBT jargon explained, this accessible podcast is brought to you by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. www.babcp.com