About the Five Areas Approach

The five areas approach* is one of the world’s most used ways of communicating the CBT model. Aiming to provide an accessible language and powerful, clearly communicated change tools, the approach is widely used.

The key has been retaining the benefits of the CBT approach- its focus on problems of relevance to the person, it’s structured step by step approach, all built on a supportive relationship with a practitioner.

The approach has created a range of practitioner support resources that can be used to treat a wide range of mental and physical health problems. Linked training, consultancy and support provides implementation solutions that can make a big difference.

Some highlights:

• One of the worlds most used Cognitive behavioural therapy self-help  systems.
• Over 750,000 books sold.
• Translations in 6 languages.
• Award winning websites with over 5 million hits a month.
• Evidence based outcomes, implementation and training – multiple RCTs in leading journals.
• Major national roll-outs of the Five Areas Approach in the: UK (NHS Choices and NHS24),
• Award-winning CMHA Bounceback Programme in Canada: Over 15000 people referred in Canada by GPs (llttf.ca and www.bouncebackbc.ca ).
• Ireland: via the LLTTF face to face classes (aware.ie).
• Systems available for back to work, depression, anxiety, life skills, alcohol, weight loss, long-term conditions, eating disorders.
• .. and much more.

*The term Five areas is a registered trademark of Five Areas Resources Ltd.