CBT for Health Anxiety

CBT for health anxiety helps you break the cycle of checking, reassurance-seeking, and catastrophic thinking about your health. Our therapists guide you towards a more balanced relationship with health concerns.

Understanding Health Anxiety

Health anxiety involves excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness, despite medical reassurance. Our therapists use CBT techniques specifically adapted for health anxiety, helping you break the cycle of checking, reassurance-seeking, and catastrophic thinking.

Common Symptoms

Excessive worry about health
Frequent body checking
Seeking reassurance from doctors
Avoiding health-related information
Difficulty accepting medical reassurance
Misinterpreting normal body sensations

How CBT Works

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talking therapy that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours. At Mindful UK, our qualified CBT therapists work with you to develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health conditions. CBT is recommended by NICE and is one of the most effective forms of therapy available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CBT effective for health anxiety?

Yes, CBT is an evidence-based approach with strong research support for treating health anxiety. Many of our clients experience significant improvement within 12-20 sessions.

How long does CBT for health anxiety take?

Treatment duration varies depending on severity and individual circumstances. Typically, you can expect 12-20 sessions of CBT, with many clients noticing improvement within the first few sessions.

Can I have CBT for health anxiety online?

Yes, we offer CBT sessions via secure video call, which research shows is equally effective to in-person sessions for most people.