While SFBT and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are goal-oriented and present-focused, they differ in their approach to change. CBT primarily focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, while SFBT emphasizes solutions and the Client's strengths and resources to find solutions. In addition, SFBT tends to be less directive than CBT, with the therapist acting more as a facilitator to help the Client discover their solutions.