In CBT the client and therapist work collaboratively challenging negative thinking patterns. The client sets goals, and with the assistance of the therapist the client assesses and addresses internal fears and feared situations blocking the client. Therapy focuses on challenging the clients unhelpful thought processes rather that the event. The client is encouraged to practice what they have learnt in sessions at home through planned exercises, challenges and tasks. Each step takes the client a little closer to realising their goals, overcoming their fears and anxieties, and adopting healthier attitudes and behaviours. CBT is an evidenced based talking therapy and has been clinically and statistically proven to modify behaviour and help people overcome addiction, depression, anger, phobias, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, and achieve a happier, healthier outlook to life. CBT can help clients with a wide range of issues and is the preferred choice of psychological therapeutic intervention in the Health Services in Ireland and the UK. Therapy sessions tend to be shorter-term, being solution focused working towards the client's set goals. This therapy approach can be intertwined with long-term psychotherapy that is assisting the client with deeper emotional or psychological distress accompanying behavioural issues.