Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Lyon

By Richard Samier, psychologist (RPPS n° 10109835404) · Updated 10 October 2026

The principle

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, scientifically validated form of therapy. It does not try to "stay positive" or erase what is difficult, but to understand what is at play and find concrete levers to feel better.

It is these links, these patterns of thought, that we learn to spot together, and then to change.

What the work looks like

The first sessions. I ask a lot of questions. We try to understand how the difficulty works: in which situations it appears, what triggers it, what keeps it going. Then we define a concrete goal together.
During sessions. We talk through what you have lived through since last time and work on it with specific tools.
Between sessions. You try things out: observing a thought, testing another way of reacting. That is often where a lot happens.
Regularly. We review the initial goal, and adjust if needed.

My aim is for you to leave with your own tools for understanding yourself, so that you no longer need me.

I mainly work with adults on issues related to work and personal life: burnout, bore-out, stress, anxiety, loss of meaning, mental load, self-confidence, emotional regulation, work-life balance.

The first session is precisely there to check that this framework fits what you are looking for. If it doesn't, I will tell you.

Frequently asked questions

How many CBT sessions are needed?

The number of sessions varies for each person and situation. CBT is oriented toward concrete goals: we define the pace and length of follow-up together, which can range from a few sessions to several months depending on your needs.

Is there anything to do between sessions?

Yes, that is one of the particularities of CBT. I suggest things to observe or try between sessions, always adapted to your situation and to what is feasible for you.

Are CBT sessions reimbursed?

Sessions are not reimbursed by French national health insurance. Some private health insurance plans (mutuelles) offer partial coverage: check with your provider.

Can CBT be done by video call?

Yes. I offer video sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, via Google Meet, anywhere in France. I also see clients in person: on Wednesdays in Lyon 6 and on Thursdays in Lyon 9.

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References

Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. International Universities Press.
Beck, A. T., Rush, A. J., Shaw, B. F. & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive Therapy of Depression. Guilford Press.
Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J. J., Sawyer, A. T. & Fang, A. (2012). The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 36(5), 427-440.
Inserm (2004). Psychothérapie : trois approches évaluées. Expertise collective. Les éditions Inserm (in French).

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