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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

3 good reasons to study Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at Salford:

Work as a ‘reflective practitioner’ showing awareness of and engagement with wider policy
Understand and evaluate theory and practical application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Supplements prior therapeutic training

This course provides an opportunity for a variety of health care professionals to undertake a theoretical and practical course.

It has a distinctive niche in the current market as a conversion course to CBT theory and skills for the experienced health professional, and supplements prior therapeutic training. You will produce a reflective practice portfolio that may enable you to work towards your British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) practitioner accreditation, and further study at Postgraduate Diploma level 2.

Module learning outcomes have been designed inline with BABCP competencies.

Course details

This is a one year part-time course that runs over two semesters each of 10 weeks durations.

Year 1, Semester 1

Introduction to CBT (30 credits)

This module provides you with the competencies outlined by the BABCP for the use of CBT skills with people who have mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. You will practice your skills with other students in your class and you will access a placement/work setting where you can utilise your CBT skills. Assessment is by a theoretical and reflective essay and a live assessment of your CBT skills with another student.

Year 1, Semester 2

CBT for Anxiety Disorders and Addictive Behaviour (30 credits)

This module looks more in depth at a range of anxiety disorders such as social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and health anxiety. It will also explore some disorders where addictive behaviour may be prevalent, such as alcohol and drug misuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders and self harm.

Course Enquiries

For course enquiries please call us on:

T: +44 (0) 161 295 4545

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Home/EU students
E: enquiries@salford.ac.uk

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