Buckinghamshire New University · United Kingdom
PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PGDip CBT) at Buckinghamshire New University is a two-year, part-time program designed to qualify you as a CBT therapist. This course is accredited at Level 2 by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), meeting their minimum training standards. You will develop essential knowledge and skills in CBT theory, ethical practice, and evidence-based clinical application, with a focus on treating mood and anxiety disorders.
Delivered by experienced CBT therapists, the curriculum provides comprehensive training and includes clinical supervision for your training cases. The program is tailored to support individuals from diverse clinical backgrounds, including those without a core profession, by offering full support for the BABCP's Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio requirements. This flexible format allows you to advance your career while continuing your current professional commitments.
Upon completion, you will be equipped with practical CBT techniques to make an immediate impact on clients' lives and will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation as a CBT therapist. For those seeking further academic advancement, an MSc pathway is also available, which includes a master's thesis in the second year.
