International Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychology sealInternational Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

A comprehensive, 20+ hour CBT training — the cognitive model, thought records, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation and exposure.

20 Hours2 weeksAdvanced

Course overview

This 20+ hour course provides an in-depth understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), one of the most widely researched and applied therapeutic approaches. Participants explore the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours and learn how cognitive patterns influence psychological experiences. The course covers cognitive distortions, automatic thoughts, thought records, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, exposure techniques and CBT intervention strategies, and through practical tools, worksheets, case studies, demonstrations and experiential exercises, participants learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and apply CBT techniques effectively in practice.

Delivered as 20+ hours of live, interactive online training, the course combines lectures with hands-on live practice in real time, in small groups in breakout rooms, plus role plays, worksheets, therapeutic tools and case-study discussions. On successful completion you receive a certificate, having developed the confidence to apply these approaches in counselling, educational, organisational and community settings.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the cognitive model and the role of automatic thoughts
  • Use thought records and cognitive restructuring
  • Apply behavioural activation and exposure techniques
  • Deliver structured CBT interventions

Curriculum

Module 1 — CBT foundations

  • The cognitive model
  • Thoughts, emotions and behaviours
  • Automatic thoughts

Module 2 — Cognitive techniques

  • Cognitive distortions
  • Thought records
  • Cognitive restructuring

Module 3 — Behavioural techniques and intervention

  • Behavioural activation
  • Exposure techniques
  • CBT intervention strategies

Accreditation

Advanced training comprising 20+ live hours with a certificate of completion; approximately 20 hours suitable for professional-development portfolios.

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