Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGDip

Overview

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a current form of evidence-based psychological therapy recommended by NICE as a first line intervention for many psychological disorders.

This PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to increase students’ knowledge base of theory and research in CBT, and attempts to promote a critical approach to the subject. The course also aims to provide practical, intensive and detailed skills training to try and facilitate skills development to a defined standard of competence.

The training aims to support students to achieve the level of theoretical knowledge, reflective abilities and clinical skills we believe is needed when considering work in the field of psychology b, using evidence based cognitive behaviour therapy methods in their work.

Course information

Successful completion of the training should equip individuals to achieve the skills required when looking at becoming an independent CBT practitioners. In addition to exploring practical, intensive and detailed skills training to attempt to enhance skills development to a defined standard of competence, the course aims to increase trainees’ knowledge base of theory and research in CBT, and to promote a critical approach to the subject.