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Certificate in Developing Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Course Code: 150
Course Fee: £299.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £59.75 (0% APR), followed by 3 monthly payments of £59.75

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This CBT Counselling Course is tutor supported and covers practical insights in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The Certificate in Developing Skills in CBT course is aimed at people in the caring and training professions and those who wish to broaden their psychotherapy and counselling skills.

This accredited CBT certificate course is designed to be relevant and practical. It applies CBT to a number of key areas. These include: Couple and Family Relationships, Depression, Anxiety (and Phobias), Anger and Violence, Pastoral and Spiritual issues.

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The course was excellent I thought.
Robert P, 61 days ago
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Some of the course work seems a little dated
David P, 264 days ago
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Awesome and Marie was super great Roll on next course
Kevin G, 337 days ago
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Really enjoyed the course materials were very informative. Lots of links and guidance so that I could complete each assignment..
Beverley R, 1 year ago
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As stated above i found the context very comprehensive and it was very clear what was expected of me from my assessments.
Emily H, 5 years ago
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To be on distance course suited to my unpredictable working patterns which meant that I could fit my studies around my hectic life schedule.
Firdevs D, 6 years ago
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Yes, all very good. I would have liked a few examples of case studies where CBT was actually being applied - like an interview with the words of the person being counselled and the counsellor.
Philippa T, 7 years ago

Syllabus for Certificate in Developing Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a series of strategies specifically targeted at an individual’s disorder.

These can include:

  • cognitive therapy
  • relaxation
  • breathing techniques
  • interceptive exposure


People with specific issues such as panic attacks, depression, anxiety, anger, etc. are helped by teaching them to control their thought patterns instead of their thought patterns controlling them.

You are introduced to the ABC Model of counselling. This describes the interaction between the clients’ behaviours, feelings and thoughts.

You are also taught to identify errors in thinking and to challenge damaging beliefs your clients may have. The aim is to enhance your effectiveness as a counsellor by teaching you the skills and the techniques of CBT, through providing case studies, illustrations, practical activities and assignments.


Materials supplied with this course

The course materials consist of 10 lessons and 5 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading.


Linkages to other courses

The certificate serves as the foundation module of the Institutes Diploma in CBT (Course 2000)


Credit Rated or CPD

In addition to the course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of CPD. Should you wish academic credit rating for this subject see course UD1000 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Course Code: 150
Course Fee: £299.00
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