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How Long Does EMDR Take to Work? Effects & Recovery

EMDR therapy typically takes 6 to 12 sessions for a single traumatic event (such as a car accident) and 12 or more sessions for complex or repeated trauma. Each session lasts 60 to 90 minutes, usually once a week. Many people notice significant improvement within the first 3 to 4 sessions. Post-session effects like tiredness or vivid dreams are normal and usually settle within 1 to 3 days. EMDR is recommended by NICE as a first-line treatment for PTSD and is as effective as trauma-focused CBT.

Select Psychology Team · 23 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

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What Happens in a CBT Session? A Step-by-Step Guide

A CBT session typically starts with a brief check-in, followed by a discussion about your current challenges, thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Your therapist will help you identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and set a small action plan to practise between sessions. Most CBT sessions last around 50 minutes and are focused on helping you achieve specific mental health goals.

Select Psychology Team · 23 Jan 2026

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The Step-by-Step Guide to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Process

The cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) process typically involves an initial assessment, setting therapy goals, identifying unhelpful thought patterns, learning practical coping strategies, and applying new skills between sessions. CBT is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, and other mental health challenges by changing negative thinking and behaviours.

Select Psychology Team · 9 Jan 2026

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Five principles to a stronger relationship

Research from the Gottman Institute shows that 69% of relationship conflicts typically go unresolved, and successful couples learn to choose which disagreements are worth addressing. Strong relationships are built on consistent positive interactions — at least five positive exchanges for every negative one — alongside regularly updating your knowledge of your partner's inner world. When conflict arises, turning toward each other with empathy rather than fighting or withdrawing is the most effective approach. Treating the relationship itself as something that requires active, ongoing nurturing by both partners is key to long-term togetherness.

Select Psychology Team · 13 Feb 2018

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Client Case Study: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This CBT case study shows how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helped a client overcome binge eating, improve self-esteem, manage stress, and achieve sustainable weight loss. Through techniques such as food diaries, meal planning, identifying emotional triggers, and developing assertiveness skills, the client gained greater control over their thoughts and behaviours. As a result, they stopped binge eating, lost 12kg, improved their confidence, and developed long-term strategies for maintaining both their mental and physical wellbeing.

Select Psychology Team · 13 Jul 2016

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