William Macaulay Counselling
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Perth, WA
William Macaulay Counselling
Phone 0401 316 977
for enquiries or appointments
William Macaulay Counselling Perth
Psychotherapy * Counselling * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Psychology * Therapy
CBT Therapist
Perth WA
Phone 0401 316 977
for enquiries or appointments
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Perth
At William Macaulay Counselling Perth, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based and practical approach to counselling that supports lasting psychological change. As an experienced CBT therapist in Perth, I work collaboratively with adults to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses that contribute to ongoing distress.
CBT therapy in Perth is structured, goal-focused, and skills-based. It helps you develop insight, emotional regulation, and effective coping strategies to manage everyday challenges better. CBT is commonly used to support anxiety, depression, stress, and persistent negative thinking.
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William Macaulay Counselling Perth
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?​
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is based on the understanding that thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are closely interconnected. Our core beliefs shape how we interpret situations, which in turn influences how we feel and act.
CBT helps you recognise unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives. Over time, this leads to improved emotional wellbeing, healthier behaviours, and greater confidence in managing life’s challenges.
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How Does CBT Work?​
CBT is a structured and collaborative therapy that typically involves:
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Identifying thought patterns linked to emotional distress
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Challenging and reframing unhelpful beliefs
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Developing healthier behavioural responses
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Building practical coping strategies for emotional regulation
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Practising CBT skills between sessions to support lasting change
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This approach empowers you with tools you can continue to use long after therapy ends.
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What Can CBT Help With?​
CBT Perth is widely used to support a range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety counselling (including panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and OCD)
CBT helps reduce avoidance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional reactivity while building resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
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Why Choose CBT Therapy in Perth?​
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an effective, short-to-medium-term therapy, typically lasting between 8 and 20 sessions, depending on the issue. CBT is collaborative and practical, helping you take an active role in your therapy. The skills learned through CBT can be applied throughout life, making it a powerful approach for long-term mental wellbeing.
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Other Counselling Approaches
While CBT therapy is my primary therapeutic approach, I also integrate other evidence-based counselling modalities, where appropriate, to meet each client’s unique needs, including:​​
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Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt therapy is a holistic, client-centred and relational approach to personal development and growth. It focuses on fostering self-awareness and self-support, as well as living in the present moment and taking responsibility for oneself. These skills offer new possibilities and choices to live a more meaningful life.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is a state in which the client learns how to increase their conscious awareness of the present moment in an open and non-judgmental manner. This therapeutic approach involves developing the skill of paying attention to various experiences, such as bodily sensations, thoughts, and feelings and accepting them without being influenced or impacted by them.
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Person-Centred Therapy
Person-centred therapy is underpinned by a belief that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfil their own potential. The therapist acts as a facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the individual's lived experience. The therapist offers support, guidance, and structure so that the client can discover their own personalised solutions within themselves.
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Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-focused therapy focuses on the client's present and future circumstances and goals, rather than past experiences. In this goal-oriented therapy, clients are encouraged to develop a vision of their future and are offered the support, skills, resources and abilities needed to achieve their vision successfully.
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CBT Therapy Perth: Book an Appointment
If you’re ready to take the next step towards improved mental health and emotional wellbeing, I’m here to help. Contact William Macaulay Counselling Perth today to book a CBT therapy session in Perth and explore how cognitive behavioural therapy can support lasting, positive change.
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