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Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5) (Level 5 Diploma)

CPCAB
Care & Health

Course Overview

This qualification is intended for candidates who want to develop CBT skills and theory as an integral part of their professional counselling work.It is designed to enhance the employability of counsellors in organisational settings and as independent practitioners by giving them a solid grounding in CBT skills and theory. CBT is one of the NICE recommended psychological therapies and counsellors with CBT skills are often favoured above those without in multidisciplinary psychological therapy teams especially the Increasing Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) teams.This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress. The course involves experiential elements that will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.
  • Start Date
    14 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    30 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5) Ref D060
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 14/09/2026
    (Mon:5:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £600.00
    Concession £240.00
    Examination £340.00
    Applications CLOSED

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Work safely, legally and ethically as a counsellor using the CBT approach
  • . Use the CBT framework to structure the therapeutic relationship
  • Integrate understanding of diversity in CBT work
  • Use a coherent CBT approach to work with individual clients and their needs
  • Work with self-awareness as a counsellor using the CBT approach
  • Use CBT theory, research and techniques coherently within counselling work
  • Monitor and maintain professional effectiveness as a counsellor using the CBT approach
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK RequirementsCPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or an equivalent level 4 or above qualification of at least 300 GLH, aligned to SCoPEd Column A competences. You must provide references. Academically and emotionally able to cope with this level of training. Ability to work with difference and diversity. Possess personal qualities: imagination, intuition, openness and ability to benefit from self-development. Ability to form a therapeutic relationship. Have self-awareness, insight, honesty and integrity. Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance. Able to challenge and be challenged.Tutors will carry out a face-to-face individual interview to ascertain a candidate’s suitability for this level of training.ROI RequirementsCPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or an equivalent level 4 or above qualification of at least 300 GLH, aligned to SCoPEd Column A competences. Provide references. Academically and emotionally able to cope with this level of training. Ability to work with difference and diversity. Possess personal qualities: imagination, intuition, openness and ability to benefit from self-development. Ability to form a therapeutic relationship. Have self-awareness, insight, honesty and integrity. Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance. Able to challenge and be challenged.Tutors will carry out a face-to-face individual interview to ascertain a candidate’s suitability for this level of training.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

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Additional Information

Client work: a minimum of 30 hours one-to-one client work with at least three different clients using the CBT model. Clinical Supervision: either group or one-to-one supervision – as per the supervision ratio requirements of the candidate’s chosen ethical framework or professional membership association

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