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Study Details: 24 months
It's estimated that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year (1). The problem-focused, action-oriented approach used by cognitive behavioural psychotherapists to help people develop personal coping strategies is a popular and effective method of treating several mental health conditions. Our PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies (CBP) course prepares you for practice in this in-demand profession.
As a graduate of this course, you'll be eligible to apply for Level 2 Provisional Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). During your studies, we'll guide you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin CBP practice. You'll explore the underlying principles and have opportunities to develop skills in the assessment of clients and the analysis of their presenting difficulties. You'll be encouraged to develop a detailed knowledge of CBP techniques, as well as of models of anxiety disorders and depression, and their application to clinical casework.
This course is ideal if you wish to practice using a cognitive behavioural approach in settings that include the helping or health professions, private practice or management roles where working with people is the prime focus.
You must have already achieved a minimum of an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a psychology-related discipline (or equivalent).
You should possess a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent).
You must have a minimum of 200 hours of experience in a clinical therapy role.
Our PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies course is designed to enhance practice and facilitate employment and career progression in psychology or therapy, research and teaching, the helping and health professions, social work, education, private practice and management roles where working with people is the prime focus.
During your studies, we'll support you in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin cognitive behavioural psychotherapies practice. As a graduate, you'll understand the principles of cognitive behavioural psychotherapies and possess skills in the assessment of clients and formulation of their presenting difficulties.
Studying this course will also support the development of your personal and transferable skills such as critical analysis, self-reflection, observation and questioning skills, communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Core Modules:
Fundamentals of CBT
CBT Knowledge, Skills and Practice 1
CBT Knowledge, Skills and Practice 2
CBT Knowledge, Skills and Pracbce 3
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