MSc/PgDip/PgCert Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Learning is delivered via blended learning methods including seminars and master classes, critical analysis of case studies, relevant literature and research and reflection on practical applications. Use of video/audio, role play and skills assessment are essential to this course in years one and two to ensure competency of the student in practising CBT. The use of Blackboard as a learning resource is also an important element in all of the modules on the course. It is anticipated that a generous part of this work will be focused on enhancing self-awareness and using CBT tools and techniques on the self using self-help texts and interactive activities. It is anticipated that if the students can use some CBT tools on themselves that this increases self-awareness of their own interpersonal issues and also assists in practicing methods on themselves prior to using these with clients.

Assessment

• Tutor and peer practical in-class assessment
• Case studies
• Reflective assignments and portfolios of learning

Staff Profile

Dr Gillian Rayner (Course Leader MSc CBP)

My interests focus on interpersonal issues and CBT and working with people who self-harm or have a diagnosis of personality disorder. My PhD research was entitled "Interpersonal Processes and Self-Harm" (2011). I have presented at many conferences and study days over the years on these areas of work. I have 15 years experience of organising, creating and facilitating learning experiences (from conferences to study days) around these areas for many different organisations. I also provide CBT and research supervision. I am accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). I am an external examiner for Derby University for three on-line programmes relating to counselling, CBT and clinical supervision and also a traditionally taught therapeutic programme in Sweden.

I am also working on another six papers from my PhD for publication.

Hall, G.C. (1995), ‘Using Groupwork to Understand Arsonists’ Nursing Standard, vol 9, Number 23, P25-28.

Rayner, G.C. and Warner, S. (2003), ‘Self-harming Behaviour: from Lay Perceptions to Clinical Practice’ Counselling Psychology Quarterly Vol 16 No 4 pp305-329.

Rayner, G and Wilkins, T (2005), ‘Debate: Is Personality Disorder Treatable?’ Nursing Times,vol 101,no 6, P20.

Rayner, G.C., Allen S.L. and Johnson, M. (2005), ‘Countertransference and Self-Injury: a Cognitive Behavioural Cycle’ Journal of Advanced Nursing 50(1), 12–19