Welcome to the Effective Therapy website
Hello my name is Robert Fogg and I have been running Effective Therapy since 2005. I am based in Surbiton in Surrey and offer a friendly, confidential and professional therapy service treating individuals suffering from a range of psychological problems. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and am also fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing). This particular psychological approach is often used to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT as it is usually known is a highly effective research based form of psychotherapy. It is the treatment of choice within the NHS for a wide variety of psychological problems and is also recognized by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and insurance companies. CBT offers the individual a range of techniques and strategies to assist them to take control of their lives and learn how to become their own therapist.
CBT is a collaborative time limited therapy that identifies our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It focuses on specific problems and helps the person to understand how they think and act affects the way they feel. It is a highly structured approach to psychotherapy and fully involves the client in both in and out of session work. This includes agreeing both short and longer term goals and aims. CBT can be of benefit in a wide range of emotional problems and can offer the client useful tools that can benefit other aspects of their life. It has been shown to be at least as effective as medication for certain psychological conditions.