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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGDip

Our PGDip produces psychological therapists competent in the practice of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

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Start date(s):

  • October 2025

Overview

Our programme is designed to train you in evidence based, innovative CBT approaches.  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological or “Talking” therapy which has proven effective for helping people with a range of mental and physical health problems. In this programme we focus on developing the knowledge and skills required to treat common mental health problems (anxiety & depression) as recommended in NICE guidance. 

This is a level 2 BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy) accredited professional qualification in CBT which offers CBT practitioner-level training for healthcare professionals who have already completed introductory and/or intermediate CBT training and who have some supervised experience of providing CBT. 

Our programme is delivered by highly committed and experienced CBT therapists, trainers, and supervisors, and is designed to train you in evidence based, innovative CBT approaches. We aim to recruit trainees who share our values. Trainees are:

  • committed to placing client care at the heart of everything we learn and do
  • committed to our personal and professional development and lifelong learning
  • aspiring to be skilled CBT therapists who can adapt therapy to individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds enabling people to reach their full potential

We pride ourselves in giving our trainees the best possible start to a vibrant and fulfilling career as a CBT therapist. After completing the programme you will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation which will enable you to work as a fully qualified CBT therapist within the NHS or private sector.

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What you'll learn

We provide practical, intensive and detailed training to facilitate the development of competent CBT skills, to NHS & BABCP defined standards.

We aim to integrate CBT skill development with the necessary knowledge and attitudes to be open-minded, informed and reflective CBT practitioners.

We promote a critical approach through engagement with relevant theory, models and evidence.

Our training equips trainees to become competent in the psychological assessment & treatment of anxiety disorders, major depression and a range of other mental health conditions in full accordance with BABCP guidance for good practice.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

How you'll learn

Your future

You will be eligible to apply for practitioner accreditation with BABCP and to seek work as an independent CBT practitioner in both the private and public sectors. Your development will be measured against the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) guidelines for good practice, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the further development of CBT. 

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Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Facilities

The School of Psychology is based on the University campus in the Dame Margaret Barbour Building. This is a state-of-the-art purpose built facility for the School of Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science and Human Nutrition and Dietetics.  There are designated post-graduate study spaces, social learning spaces, seminar rooms, comfortable teaching rooms, “brew stations” social spaces. 

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025 entry (per year)

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

  • matriculation
  • registration
  • tuition (or supervision)
  • library access
  • examination
  • re-examination
  • graduation

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Qualifications from outside the UK

English Language requirements

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CBT PGDip Open Day

Friday 7 March 2025
15.30 – 17.00
Room 2.15, 2nd floor, Dame Margaret Barbour Building
 
To book a place email cbt-dip.director@ncl.ac.uk.

Get in touch

Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Dr Christine Blincoe
Programme Director
School of Psychology
Email: cbt-dip.director@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 3915

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