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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
A professional psychologist working in a modern office with a client and taking notes during the session. What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is an action-oriented psychotherapeutic approach focused on identifying, challenging, and replacing irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors [1]. The therapy operates on the premise that thoughts about events, rather than the events themselves, lead to emo

Dr Paul McCarthy
Jun 1011 min read
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Building CBT Formulations for Psychological Skills Training in Elite Athletes
A business professional and an athlete engage in a focused conversation in a modern office setting, surrounded by motivational sports images. Research shows that psychological skills training through CBT can reduce performance anxiety by up to 45% while boosting confidence and concentration during competitions. Athletes who practice CBT techniques regularly achieve their goals 20% more often and see notable performance improvements. This piece will guide you through building

Dr Paul McCarthy
Feb 2115 min read
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47 Socratic Questions Every Therapist Should Know in 2026
A focused therapy session unfolds as two women, seated comfortably in a well-lit office, engage in a deep and meaningful conversation. Socratic questions stand among the most effective tools in therapy sessions. The Greek philosopher Socrates created this method to learn about the mechanisms that shape our views and opinions . These thoughtful questions now serve as the foundations of therapeutic dialog. Therapists understand how the right questions can revolutionize a thera

Dr Paul McCarthy
Feb 2023 min read
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