Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)

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Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)

Course Code: UD1000 Save 17%

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The Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) consists of two modules.

This CBT diploma level course is likely to benefit from someone already with a counselling background who wishes to extend their knowledge by studying a therapeutic approach. CBT has currently great popularity in organisations such as the NHS and has been used to good effect by occupational health functions in Managing Absence at Work.

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The course has been challenging and very rewarding. The tutor has been excellent! Patient, very supportive and professional in knowledge. Course content and materials very clear and concise, providing information relevant to tasks. Well worth the journey! Overall, I would rate the course excellent!

Mark H, 71 days ago

The course material is presented in a great and easy to understand way. The colourful pictures and diagrams enhance the course material. The content of the material was interessting and keeps one engaged without it being overwhelming, it is a great mix. It is great to have a tutor assigned to a student where one can get help and support and ask questions. I appreciated my tutor`s feedback on my assignments. And I particularly appreciated the clarifications regarding the TMA and the word count for each different section, and help to clarify the referencing system.

Caroline T, 84 days ago

The course materials made sense and explained what was required throughout. My tutor (Marie Murphy) was really engaging throughout and very supportive when I asked questions and probed into next steps etc. If/when I sign up for my next course I would ask for Marie to be my tutor again.

Nick A, 257 days ago

this course was very beneficial in learning how CBT works and how i can implement this type of therapy into to my practice as a therapist. my tutor was very helpful in answering any questions i had and with honest feedback for my work. After doing this course i feel confident enough to carry out CBT therapy as part of my integrated work.

Shaila T, 344 days ago

Very good training, informative, rich, and an attentive and patient tutor. lookink forward to work with Marie again and to apply for the counselling course.

Denise V, 1 year ago

Initially I was not sure how useful an online course would be . I was living and working abroad at the time,so studying remotely was the only way of gaining a recognised qualification. I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting and challenging and informative the course was .

Darren G, 5 years ago

Quite a lot of the recommended websites were no longer in use. Being overseas access to English library facilities non existent, and so buying books to read proves expensive, and difficult to decide which would be the most useful, impossible to buy all that are recommended reading, obviously. I am pleased that I have been able to complete a counselling diploma whilst being in France, but can see why there are so few options to do these courses online. I feel that it is necessary to have class room sessions to discuss and work through subjects. Online studying of these subjects has its limits.

Gina G, 5 years ago

When I first received the coursework I wondered if I had bitten off more than I could chew! I read the information several times and each module was explained really well. Once I got into the course I really enjoyed it and found the experience really enjoyable. I'm an older student,being mid fifties, and I was a wee bit apprenhensive but everything you need is contained in the course material. Fantastic.

Gary F, 5 years ago

Course offered all the coursework and it was relevant to my work place clients.

Jennifer H, 6 years ago

Just an observation - many of the final assignments had mixed up names of characters, giving, for example, an anecdote about 'John' and then asking how one would reply to 'Tony'. It just felt a little less professional....

Scott L, 6 years ago

Syllabus for Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)

Module 1

Course CR100 is the Certificate in CBT. Within this module the student will be introduced to CBT, at the heart of which is the ABC model. They will also study the triadic structure, the role of automatic thoughts and beliefs, and the need to challenge erroneous thought patterns through applying CBT techniques and strategies. The course demonstrates how CBT can be used to effectively work with issues of depression, anxiety, fears, phobias and anger.

Module 2

Course CR101 will build on module 1 of the diploma in cbt to further enhance skills. Emphasis within this module is on the development of self-awareness and critical reflections and knowledge of CBT. Working with beginnings, middles and endings as a therapeutic process is investigated within the context of working with clients. Developing a professional and ethical practice is at the heart of this course.

Materials supplied with this course.

20 Lessons and 8 tutor marked assignments are supplied in PDF and Word format, supplemented with suggested background reading.

Linkages to other courses

An option to this course is course 2000 Diploma in CBT (CPD) which is non-credit rated and therefore although covering similar issues does not have the same academic rigour to the on-going assessment. It may be more suitable for a student who already has a degree.

Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.

Credit Rated or CPD

The Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course consists of two modules. These credit points may be used towards gaining a degree in a similar topic.

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June Offer Reduced Course Fee Ends 30/06/2025

Course Code: UD1000 Save 17%

Course Fee: £599.00 NOW ONLY £497.00

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