The trek along the coastline of South America can also be used to think about the
core goal of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) currently recognised by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as one of the most effective types of counselling; becoming your own therapist. During the first phase of your trek your Guide (your therapist ) will teach you the various skills you need for your journey, taking the lead through the sometimes challenging terrain. However as you become a more accomplished trekker/therapist you will begin to feel more confident about taking the lead. Although when you have finished your treatment you will not have completely resolved your problem, you will feel in a much stronger position to continue your journey along the coastline to recovery independently.