cognitive behavioural therapy

A form of cognitive behavioral therapy — A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.

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Meanings

nouncognitive behavioural therapy (countable and uncountable, plural cognitive behavioural therapies)

plural cognitive behavioural therapies

  1. CommonwealthalternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of cognitive behavioral therapy.
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