What is REBT?
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is a practical, evidence-based form of therapy that helps individuals identify, challenge, and change irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress and unhealthy behaviors. It is based on the idea that events do not disturb us—our beliefs about those events do.
REBT is direct, structured, and focused on long-term emotional resilience.
How REBT Works (The ABC Model)
REBT uses the ABC model to understand emotional responses:
A – Activating Event: A situation or experience
B – Beliefs: Irrational or rigid beliefs about the event
C – Consequences: Emotional and behavioral reactions
Therapy focuses on D – Disputing irrational beliefs and E – Developing effective new beliefs, leading to healthier emotional outcomes.
What REBT Helps With
REBT is especially effective for:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and emotional distress
Anger and frustration management
Guilt, shame, and regret
Low self-esteem and self-criticism
Stress related to expectations and perfectionism
Core Beliefs Addressed in REBT
REBT targets rigid thinking patterns such as:
“I must be perfect”
“Others must treat me fairly”
“I can’t tolerate discomfort or failure”
These beliefs often lead to emotional suffering. REBT helps replace them with flexible, realistic, and self-supportive thinking.
Why REBT is Effective
Focuses on changing core beliefs, not just symptoms
Encourages emotional responsibility and self-control
Practical tools you can apply daily
Helps prevent relapse by building rational thinking habits
REBT teaches you how to respond, not react.
REBT with Aditi
REBT sessions with Aditi are supportive yet honest. She helps you:
Identify irrational beliefs driving emotional pain
Challenge self-defeating thoughts
Develop rational, balanced thinking
Build emotional resilience and self-acceptance
Her approach combines clarity, compassion, and practical guidance—helping you feel empowered rather than dependent on therapy.