Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The programme is aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those from a BABCP-recognised core profession (Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) who seek the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and personal confidence to apply strategic protocols of CBT in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

ELIGIBILITY Applicants should possess the maturity to reflect on their development as a person and have completed one of the following: Level 8 accredited degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy OR Accredited Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy plus Level 8 degree in a related area plus submission of a clinical portfolio OR BABCP-recognised core profession (Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and GP's ) CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS You must be deemed suitable to work with clients within your core profession (counselling/psychotherapy or cognate discipline) in order to meet the placement requirement (30 hours of one-to-one work with clients), i.e. you must be working within a role that enables the integration of CBT skills on a one-to-one basis. Entry Requirements

• Complete the Garda Vetting process
• Record of 30 one-to-one client hours to be signed by an accredited clinical supervisor.
• Record of 3 hours supervision (1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of client work) for learners with a counselling/psychotherapy qualification OR Record of 6 hours of supervision (1 hour of supervision for every 5 hours of client work) for learners from a cognate discipline.
• Please note that the cost of clinical supervision is not included in the course fees.
• Minimum pass grade in all assessments
• Attendance at all classes