I have seen 3 different psychologists in my life. The very first one I saw relies largely on CBT. To some extent, I found it helpful, but I dislike being questioned and challenged by her constantly. The second psychologist I saw pretty much talked to me like a friend. I encountered issues with my supervisor at the time. I hardly recalled any instances she used CBT. She asked me to think of something positive about my supervisor, e.g. Unlike many supervisors, she is willing to help with my personal development. She explained that when we think of others in a positive way, we tend to interact them positively. That has dramatically improved my relationship with my supervisor. I like her way of counselling and saw her for 4 years. I switched to another psychologist recently. She is more or less the same as my second psychologist, i.e. talking to me like a friend. I told her what I got from my previous 2 psychologists, and she tells me that CBT is not the only approach for anxiety. What I suggest is that you let your psychologist knows that CBT has not been of much help. Sometimes, it takes time to find the right strategy for you. For me personally, tackling stressors in life (e.g. supervisor) is way more helpful than CBT, mindfulness etc.
