Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Saskatoon and Across Canada

(In-Person and Online Counselling for Adults, Seniors, and Late Teens)

When Your Mind Feels Like It’s Working Against You

Do you ever feel trapped in cycles of worry, guilt, or self-criticism?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you take back control of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours — so you can start feeling calm, clear, and confident again.

CBT is one of the most effective and well-researched therapies for anxiety, depression, and stress. It teaches you to identify negative thought patterns, challenge them, and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and responding to life’s challenges.

If you often overthink, feel overwhelmed, or find yourself spiralling into “what-if” thoughts — CBT offers a clear, structured, and empowering path forward.

What is CBT?

CBT is a short-term, goal-oriented form of counselling that helps you understand how your thoughts influence your emotions and behaviours.
When we become aware of these patterns, we can reframe them — allowing us to respond to situations with more balance and perspective.

Through guided reflection, exercises, and tools, CBT helps you:

  • Identify unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns

  • Understand how thoughts influence mood and behaviour

  • Reframe self-criticism into self-compassion

  • Build healthier coping mechanisms

  • Improve problem-solving and decision-making skills

The goal isn’t to “think positive” — it’s to think clearly and regain a sense of control over your inner world.

Issues CBT Can Help With

CBT is one of the most versatile therapeutic modalities available and is effective for:

  • Anxiety, panic, and excessive worry

  • Depression and low motivation

  • Stress and burnout

  • Low self-esteem or self-criticism

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Relationship challenges

  • Perfectionism or fear of failure

  • Life transitions and adjustment stress

No matter your age or background, CBT provides practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel grounded and confident in daily life.

A Balanced, Compassionate Approach

At Pierre Begrand Counselling, CBT is not delivered mechanically — it’s personalized and compassionate.
You’ll learn practical strategies to manage your thoughts and emotions, while also exploring the deeper emotional patterns underneath them.

We may use:

  • Mindfulness to calm the nervous system and increase self-awareness

  • Journaling and reflection exercises to recognize recurring thought loops

  • Grounding and breathing tools to reduce anxiety and stress

  • Behavioural activation to rebuild motivation and structure

  • Values-based goal setting to help you align actions with purpose

This approach ensures that change isn’t just cognitive — it’s holistic, integrating mind, body, and emotion.

What to Expect in Sessions

CBT sessions are structured but flexible. Together, we will:

  1. Identify a challenge or thought pattern you want to understand.

  2. Explore the emotions and core beliefs connected to it.

  3. Examine the accuracy and helpfulness of those thoughts.

  4. Develop more balanced perspectives.

  5. Create simple, actionable steps for your week ahead.

Each session provides clarity and direction — helping you apply what you learn immediately in your daily life.

Why CBT Works

CBT is rooted in neuroscience and the principle of neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to form new connections.
By practising new thought and behaviour patterns, you can literally rewire your brain over time.

This means:

  • Less emotional reactivity

  • Fewer cycles of overthinking

  • More confidence in decision-making

  • Stronger emotional regulation

  • Greater inner peace and clarity

Who CBT Is For

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from CBT.
It’s for anyone who:

  • Feels stuck in negative or anxious thought patterns

  • Wants to manage emotions more effectively

  • Desires a more structured approach to personal growth

  • Is ready to take practical steps toward change

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence after a setback or wanting to strengthen your emotional resilience, CBT provides a roadmap to lasting transformation.

Why Work With Me

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in trades and grew up on a farm — two worlds that demanded resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving.
Those experiences now shape my grounded, straightforward approach to therapy.

As a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC), I blend the science of CBT with the intuition of holistic counselling — helping you create change that feels practical, empowering, and sustainable.

Take the First Step Toward Clarity

You don’t have to live at the mercy of your thoughts.
With CBT, you can build the awareness, skills, and confidence to live with greater peace and purpose.

📞 Book a Free 20-Minute Discovery Call to explore how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help you reduce anxiety, overcome self-doubt, and feel more in control of your life again.