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

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)

An in-depth, 20+ hour REBT training — Ellis's ABC model, disputing irrational beliefs, self-acceptance and behavioural change.

20 Hours2 weeksAdvanced

Course overview

This 20+ hour course introduces Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on understanding and transforming emotional disturbances caused by irrational beliefs. The course explores the ABC model, irrational and rational beliefs, cognitive disputation, emotional regulation, self-acceptance and behavioural change strategies, and participants learn practical REBT techniques to help individuals challenge unhealthy beliefs and develop balanced perspectives. Through case discussions, worksheets, activities and practical applications, learners gain skills to integrate REBT principles into counselling sessions and personal development work.

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

  • Apply the ABC model and identify irrational beliefs
  • Use cognitive disputation to challenge unhealthy beliefs
  • Support emotional regulation and self-acceptance
  • Integrate REBT techniques into counselling sessions

Curriculum

Module 1 — Foundations of REBT

  • Albert Ellis and REBT
  • The ABC model
  • Irrational and rational beliefs

Module 2 — Disputation and change

  • Cognitive disputation
  • Developing balanced perspectives
  • Behavioural change strategies

Module 3 — Applied REBT

  • Emotional regulation
  • Self-acceptance
  • Integrating REBT into counselling

Accreditation

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

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