Facing Redundancy? How CBT Therapy Can Support You

By Rebecca - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Dorset , available remotely across the UK

Hearing you are being made redundant can be one of life’s most stressful experiences of your career. Beyond the financial uncertainty, many people feel a strong loss of value, identity, confidence, and purpose. If you are facing redundancy, you might notice increased irritability, stress on relationships, anxiety, low mood, or difficulty motivating yourself to plan your next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy which could support you during this transition from this role to the next or beyond. Whether you are looking for self-funded CBT or therapy through private medical insurance, private sessions give you faster access to support when you need it most.

The Emotional Impact of Redundancy

It’s really common to feel unsettled after hearing the news of redundancy. Perhaps there's been wisphers for a while around the office or this is coming as a complete suprise. Common responses you may notice include:

• Worry about finances or career uncertainty

• Loss of self-esteem and confidence

• Stress about interviews and job applications

• Low mood, loss of motivation or withdrawal from activities

• Sleep difficulties or physical tension

  
  

Left to build, these feelings can impact your career as well as your physical and mental wellbeing. This build up as well as feeling the pressure, undcertainty and worries, are why many people seek CBT for redundancy, to gain practical tools for coping and moving forward.

How CBT Helps You Cope with Redundancy

CBT is a structured therapy which focuses on understanding how you are feeling and building awareness of the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

When facing redundancy, it’s easy to fall into negative unhelpful thought cycles such as:

• “I’ll never find another job.”

• “This means I’ve failed.”

• “I won’t be able to cope financially.”

  
  

Through CBT, you can:

• Notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts looking for more balanced evidenced based perspectives

• Manage anxiety and uncertainty about the future

• Rebuild confidence and self-esteem

• Reconnect with what you value in life

• Develop problem-solving strategies for job applications and interviews

• Improve motivation when daily tasks feel overwhelming

  
  

Why Choose Private CBT Therapy?

While NHS therapy is available, waiting lists can be long. Private CBT offers quicker access, giving you support at the point when you most need it. Many clients also value the flexibility of choosing their therapist and appointment times.

If you are considering therapy, you can choose between:

1. Self-Funded CBT

Paying directly for sessions offers the greatest flexibility. You can decide how often to attend, and sessions can be tailored to your specific needs, such as managing redundancy stress, low mood, or confidence.

👉 Find out more about my CBT therapy services

2. CBT Through Private Medical Insurance

If you have mental health cover with providers such as Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, WPA, or Vitality, your policy may include therapy sessions. This can make accessing CBT after redundancy more affordable.

👉 Check if your private health insurance covers CBT therapy

Taking the Next Step

If you’re facing redundancy, remember you don’t have to cope alone. With CBT, you can process the emotional impact, build resilience, and take practical steps towards a more confident future.

👉 Book a private CBT appointment today - self-funded or through your insurance provider.

Key Takeaways

• Redundancy can impact confidence, mood, and wellbeing.

• CBT provides practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress and rebuild resilience.

• Private CBT gives faster access to therapy, whether self-funded or through health insurance.