Finding the Right Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
- Cathy Jenkins
- Sep 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 21
Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming. They often manifest in various ways, affecting your daily life. You might struggle with persistent worry, sadness, or a sense of hopelessness. Understanding these feelings is the first step toward healing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most common therapies offered through the NHS and private clinics. It focuses on how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviours. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with healthier ones, CBT can be very effective for generalised anxiety, panic attacks, and mild-to-moderate depression.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Traditional counselling and psychotherapy give you space to talk through what you’re experiencing with a trained professional. This approach can help you process past experiences, explore underlying causes of low mood or worry, and build long-term resilience. Many people in Brighton & Hove choose counselling if they want ongoing, supportive sessions.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)
If your anxiety or depression is linked to trauma, EMDR is often recommended. It uses guided eye movements and other techniques to help your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity. EMDR is particularly effective for PTSD, but it can also help with other anxiety-related issues.
Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) – My Specialism
While all of the therapies above are valuable, many of my clients come to me because they want something faster and more transformative. That’s where Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) comes in.
RTT® combines the most effective elements of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, and CBT. By working with the subconscious mind, RTT® gets to the root cause of anxiety or depression—often uncovering beliefs or experiences formed years ago. Once those are understood and reframed, lasting change becomes possible.
What Makes RTT® Different?
Fast results: Most clients see a significant shift in just 1–3 sessions.
Personalised support: Each session includes a bespoke hypnosis recording for you to listen to daily, helping new beliefs and behaviours take root.
Whole-person approach: Instead of only managing symptoms, RTT® focuses on resolving the underlying patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood.
I offer RTT® sessions here in Brighton & Hove (online). Together we can uncover the root cause of your anxiety or depression and work towards freedom from the patterns holding you back.
How to Choose the Right Therapy for You
When you’re deciding which therapy to try, consider:
Your goals: Do you want fast, focused change (RTT), structured skills (CBT), or long-term exploration (counselling/psychotherapy)?
Accessibility: NHS services like CBT are free but can involve long waiting times. Private therapies like RTT® give you quicker access.
Your connection with the therapist: Whichever route you choose, the relationship you build with your therapist often makes the biggest difference.
Taking the First Step
If you’re looking for therapy for anxiety or depression, you have many good options available to you. But if you’re curious about an approach designed to create lasting change quickly, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the most effective therapy for anxiety in Brighton & Hove?
It depends on the individual. CBT, counselling, and EMDR are widely used, but many people find RTT® to be the most effective because it works quickly and addresses the root cause of anxiety.
2. Can RTT® help with depression as well as anxiety?
Yes. RTT® can help uncover and reframe the subconscious beliefs that often fuel depression, giving you new tools to feel lighter, more confident, and more in control.
3. How many RTT® sessions do I need?
Most people experience a significant shift in just 1–3 sessions, supported by a personalised hypnosis recording to reinforce the changes.
4. Is RTT® available online?
Yes. I offer RTT® sessions online via Zoom, which are just as good, if not more effective.
5. How is RTT® different from counselling or CBT?
Counselling and CBT often require weekly sessions over months. RTT® is designed to create deep and lasting change much more quickly by working with the subconscious mind.
Embracing Change
Choosing to seek therapy is a brave step. It shows a desire for change and a commitment to your well-being. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. Many have walked this path and found healing. As you explore your options, consider what resonates with you.
If you feel drawn to a method that promises quick and lasting transformation, I invite you to explore RTT®. It could be the key to unlocking a brighter, more peaceful future.
Together, we can navigate this journey toward healing and empowerment. Your path to recovery starts with a single step. Are you ready to take it?
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