Therapeutic Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) - Diploma of Higher Education

University Centre Peterborough

This qualification provides a professional foundation for you to work as CBT Counsellors or Integrative Practitioners with a CBT specialism. It also offers valuable skills for professionals in allied fields such as health and social care, education, coaching, or human resources, where structured psychological support and behaviour change techniques are beneficial.Beyond theoretical knowledge, the course develops personal and transferable skills essential for employment in today’s changing professional landscape. Learners will cultivate initiative, adaptability, and sound judgement, equipping them to make effective decisions in diverse and unpredictable contexts.Graduates leave the programme as confident, capable, and compassionate CBT practitioners, ready to meet the needs of clients with professionalism, empathy, and evidence-based skill. Join us on this rewarding journey to become a reflective and resilient Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.Graduates will be equipped to:Work safely and ethically within a professional counselling frameworkDeliver structured CBT interventions in agency or private practice settingsEvaluate and integrate current research to inform practiceEngage in professional supervision and reflective practiceContinue progressing toward further accreditation or higher-level study in counselling or psychotherapyThe course combines theoretical understanding with clinical practice through supervised counselling placement hours, ensuring you are work-ready and confident in your ability to apply CBT in real-world settings.

After successful completion of the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, you have the opportunity to complete the Level 6 of the BA (Hons) Person Centered and CBT Counselling & Psychology (Top-up) course to obtain a full honours degree with a further year of study.This course qualifies you at practitioner level as a Counsellor. You could gain employment in the counselling field or related psychological professions.

LEVEL 4Module 9 CBT Counselling TheoryModule 10 CBT Counselling PracticeModule 3 Theoretical Perspectives in Human Development and CounsellingModule 4 Integrating Other Counselling Approaches and Creative TherapiesLEVEL 5Module 7 Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Anxiety, Depression and PhobiasModule 8 Integrating Theory, Practice and SelfModule 11 Relationship counsellingTheory and PracticeModule 12 Addiction theory and practice

Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These include essays, case studies, role play, reflective journals and a placement portfolio.Year one (Level 4) 100% CourseworkYear two (Level 5) 100% CourseworkWe will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.