Table 3 Thematic structure of participants’ experiences with CBT-AP

Theme 1: Content of the therapy (CBT-AP)

Sub-theme 1: Components of the therapy

Sub-theme 2: Content improvement

Theme 2: Context of the therapy

Sub-theme 1: Number of sessions

Sub-theme 2: Starting time and duration

Sub-theme 3: Place of delivery

Theme 3: Experience with implementation of the therapy

Sub-theme 1: General experiences about the therapy

(content, approach and benefit)

Sub-theme 2: Implementation of the therapy

Adherence to the therapy after completion of session

Implications for others

Theme 4: Benefit of the therapy

Sub-theme 1: Physical health

Sub-theme 2: Psychological health

Sub-theme 3: Social health

Theme 5: Therapeutic approach

Sub-theme 1: Qualities of the therapist

Punctuality

Compassionate, respectful, and caring

Problem-solving ability

Sub-theme 2: Preferred therapeutic approach

Face-to-face

Telephone

Face-to-face and telephone

Sub-theme 3: Participant’s manual

Understandability and clarity

Applicability

Theme 6: Recommendations

Sub-theme 1: Availability, accessibility, and sustainability of therapy

Sub-theme 2: Optimisation of the therapy

Therapist

Context of therapy

Content and approach