behaviour therapynoun [ U ]
UK specialized US behavior therapy uk/bɪˈheɪ.vjə ˌθer.ə.pi/us/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ ˌθer.ə.pi/also behavioural therapyin psychology (= the study of the human mind), a form of treatment that tries to change someone's behaviour rather than treat the cause of it
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Counselling & psychotherapy
- analyst
- aversion therapy
- CBT
- cognitive therapy
- counsel
- counselling
- counsellor
- group therapy
- helpline
- marriage counseling
- marriage guidance
- psychoanalyse
- psychotherapist
- sex therapy
- sexologist
- support group
- support network
- therapist
- tough love
- victim support
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