Level 5 CBT
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory is a part time course leading to a qualification 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.
Entry requirements: Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.
Qualification summary:
- 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
Qualification Number 500/8460/4
Guided Learning Hours 120 hours
Total Qualification Time: 388 hours
Duration 40 weeks
Credit value: 39
Class Members: Maximum of 12 students
Minimum age: 25 years
Course : Remote Teaching Online - Thursday Evenings 6pm-9pm commencing 11th September 2025
Cost: £3,000 per year - 10% discount if paid upfront in full - Instalment plan available
Course Fee Includes: All Reading Material & CPCAB Registration Fee
Upon successful completion of the interview process, a 10% deposit will be required to secure your place.
