Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Study Mode: Part Time
- Location: Blended Learning
- Duration: 10 Weeks
- Start Date: October 2024
Understanding how peoples’ thoughts, behaviour and feelings are connected can help you work effectively with others. This course can be attractive to a diverse range of professionals who deal with adults in clinical or non-clinical settings e.g. teachers, solicitors, HR, managers, mentors. Please note that this course does not provide you with eligibility for accreditation as a Psychotherapist with BABCP, however, it is part of the BABCP accredited programme and taught by accredited therapists.
Why study this subject?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an important aspect of mental health provision and support. In order to be properly trained in its use, it is critical you receive training from qualified therapists. This course will provide you a solid foundation to put theory into practice.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
Developed from professional insight and working experience, this course has been developed with the needs of local organisations in mind, with consultation on what is required in a CBT practice. With several courses already in CBT at the university, we can offer you years of experience in both CBT and teaching, with experts in CBT and related research to learn from.
What facilities can I use?
Situated in the south wing, at High Wycombe Campus, you can also join the course online. You will have access to our virtual and physical library.
What will I study?
This short course will be an introductory module to CBT, which is attractive to a diverse range of professionals e.g. GPs, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors, teachers and customer facing professionals.
Indicative Content:
- Role of a CBT therapist
- CBT Assessment and formulation
- Behavioural
- Pharmacology
- Risk assessment and management
- Cognition
- Meaningful use of measures
- Socratic Questioning and Guided Discovery
- Goals and Between session tasks
- Introduction to Anxiety Disorders
- Introduction to supervision and Self-Reflection and Self Practice
- Introduction to Depression
- Ending Therapy
How will I be taught and assessed?
This is a non-credit bearing course so it will not be subject to assessments, however 100% attendance is required.
What are the course entry requirements?
The course is open to those who are working or interested in CBT or other practices who want to learn more about CBT or apply its principles.
What are the tuition fees
Home
-
Home, Academic Year 2024 - 2025: £1,720 *
-
Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £1,790 *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
This course is suitable for those who are looking for cognitive behavioural therapy roles and are looking to expand their skills and learn the practical skills.
