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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A practical introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — the cognitive model, cognitive distortions, and core CBT tools for therapeutic practice.

4 Hours2 weeksIntroductory

Course overview

This course provides a practical introduction to the principles, concepts and applications of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), one of the most widely used evidence-based approaches in psychotherapy. It explores the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and covers core CBT concepts, cognitive distortions, thought monitoring, cognitive restructuring, behavioural techniques and basic CBT intervention skills. Through examples, case discussions and practical exercises, participants learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and apply CBT tools effectively in counselling and therapeutic settings.

This beginner-level course is delivered fully online and self-paced, with around four hours of pre-recorded expert content, practical worksheets, therapeutic tools and case-study discussions. On successful completion you receive a certificate, having built practical, application-ready skills for counselling, educational, personal-development and professional settings.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the cognitive model linking thoughts, emotions and behaviours
  • Identify common cognitive distortions
  • Apply thought monitoring and cognitive restructuring techniques
  • Use basic CBT tools in counselling settings

Curriculum

Module 1 — Foundations of CBT

  • The cognitive model
  • Thoughts, emotions and behaviours
  • Core CBT concepts

Module 2 — Cognitive techniques

  • Identifying cognitive distortions
  • Thought monitoring
  • Cognitive restructuring

Module 3 — Behavioural techniques and application

  • Behavioural interventions
  • Applying CBT tools
  • Case discussions

Accreditation

Beginner-level course with ~4 hours of expert content and a certificate of completion; approximately 4 hours of structured learning suitable for professional-development portfolios.

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