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Joanna Rodriguez
Dementech
How many CBT sessions do I need for depression?
Joanna Rodriguezexplains that while some patients need 3 – 5CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)sessions to begin to find relief from their symptoms, deep seated issues can need more time.
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CBT for depression, if we're looking at the NICE guidelines is between 12 to 16 sessions for first onset. For more severe and enduring depression or recurring depression, it's usually 30 plus.
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