The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Partnership is the leading centre for psychological therapies in Hertfordshire.
We help people overcome emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, personality problems, addictions and family & relationship difficulties. We are experienced in helping with problems with, or experienced by, children and adolescents.
Our goal is to help you become 'your own best therapist.'
Common Questions
- How long will therapy last?
- How often are the sessions?
- What will happen in the sessions?
- How much does it cost?
- Will my private health insurance cover therapy?
- Is CBT therapy available through the NHS?
- Do you offer evening and weekend appointments?
- Can I get CBT from the partnership if I live outside the UK?
- Do you offer self-development courses on CBT?
The Team
We have a highly skilled team of qualified therapists, each specialising in particular areas.
The Director of the CBT-Partnership, Henck van Bilsen, is also one of the Directors of the training programmes in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that are offered by the University of Hertfordshire. Most staff of the CBT-Partnership are also lecturers on the CBT-Programmes of the University.
Find out more about our therapists here
Latest Articles
CBT demonstration: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and CBT in Action
Liz and Henck demonstrate cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in action. Liz roleplays a client suffering from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Henck motivates her to engage in behaviours that trigger high levels of anxiety and to FEEL the anxiety without the usual avoidance strategies. By doing this Liz learns that the anxiety gradually reduces. This technique is called EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE PREVENTION. Click on ‘read more’ and the video will play.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Action
Lynne and Louise demonstrate how CBT practically works. Louise role-plays a client with depression and Lynne demonstrates the use of cognitive restructuring with the use of a DAILY THOUGHT RECORD. Click on ‘read more’ and the video will start!
Mindfulness
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Training
The CBT-Partnership offers training opportunities, internships, CBT case discussions and clinical supervision.More about Training
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'Sitting Meditation', read by Lynne van Bilsen
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