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Advanced CBTDiploma Course

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognised and evidence-based approach within the field of psychological support. It is commonly used to help individuals identify, understand, and shift unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours that may interfere with daily life or wellbeing.

This Advanced CBT Course builds on foundational CBT principles, offering learners deeper insight into how CBT techniques can be applied in various personal development or supportive contexts. Whether you're expanding your knowledge for personal growth or professional interest, this course provides advanced tools and frameworks that can enhance your understanding of cognitive and behavioural change.

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What Will You Learn?

At its core, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps individuals recognise unhelpful thought patterns, understand how these influence emotions and behaviours, and explore ways to reframe them into more balanced, supportive beliefs. It is a practical, structured approach that promotes personal insight, emotional awareness, and meaningful behavioural change.

Why CBT Principles Are So Widely Used

CBT techniques are widely recognised by both mental health professionals and individuals for their practical applications. They are used in a variety of settings to support emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and manage challenges such as stress, low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, and more.

Because CBT focuses on the present and provides actionable strategies, it is considered highly accessible and goal-oriented. This makes it appealing for those seeking clarity and practical tools to support positive change.

Understanding the Power of Thought

Our thoughts shape our perceptions and influence how we feel and behave. When thoughts become persistently negative or distorted, they may contribute to patterns of emotional difficulty. CBT encourages self-reflection and the development of healthier thinking habits.

For example, someone who feels overwhelmed by challenges may benefit from exploring how their internal beliefs affect their reactions—and learn tools to reframe those beliefs to support confidence and perspective.

A Practical Approach to Growth

Whether you're interested in deepening your own self-awareness or adding structured CBT techniques to your existing skillset, this advanced-level course provides insight, frameworks, and exercises to help you apply these tools with confidence.

Please note: This is a CPD-certified course designed for personal and professional development. It does not provide a clinical qualification or allow the use of protected titles.

This Advanced CBT Course is designed to broaden your theoretical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and explore its potential applications across a range of life challenges. You’ll learn how CBT principles can be applied to support individuals experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, and patterns associated with unhelpful behaviours or thinking.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore how core CBT frameworks and techniques may be adapted to different situations, offering tools to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and more constructive thought and behaviour patterns.

Whether you're a coach, educator, wellbeing practitioner, or someone interested in psychology and self-development, this course provides valuable insights and techniques that can be applied for personal or professional growth.

If you're already working in a caring, coaching, or support-based role, this course contributes towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and can help you expand your current toolkit in a safe and ethical way.

Please note: This is a knowledge-based CPD course. It does not qualify you as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, nor does it permit the use of protected titles. To practise as a CBT therapist in the UK, you must complete an accredited qualification and meet the requirements set by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). We also recommend gaining supervised experience and practical training if you are considering a clinical career path.

Introduction
Part 1: What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Part 2: Where did CBT Begin?
Part 3: Studies on CBT
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: The Brain
Part 2: How Does Information Become Action?
Part 3: Neurotransmitters
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Behavioural Therapy
Part 2: Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Part 3: What is Formulation?
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: Your Therapy Blueprint
Part 2: Stage One
Part 3: Stage Two
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Stage Three
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: Physical and Emotional Aspects of Depression
Part 2: Depression Types
Part 3: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: Stress
Part 2: Anxiety, Sleep Problems and Phobia
Part 3: PTSD and OCD
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Part 1: Anger
Part 2: Jealousy and Insecurity
Part 3: Relationships with Food
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Alcohol
Part 2: Relapse
Part 3: Addictive Behaviour
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: Key Responsibilities
Part 2: Personality Disorders
Part 3: Setting up a Business
Conclusion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

The Advanced CBT Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 4 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so, you will be eligible to use the post-nominal letters CMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a qualifying course, you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership, and this will give you numerous professional benefits, including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via the CMA website. You will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and advance your skills in this field. The course covers various topics, such as advanced CBT techniques, CBT for specific disorders, CBT for couples and families, mindfulness in CBT, and more. Throughout the course, you will learn how to apply advanced CBT techniques and approaches to a range of mental health issues, and also see how to integrate CBT with other therapeutic modalities.

Studying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a wonderful opportunity. Being able to learn how to use CBT techniques to overcome problems with anxiety, anger, depression or any other unhelpful thought behaviours can transform your life for the better. You can also use these skills to help others (should you wish to pursue a career in counselling).

Yes! The Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) course is an accredited Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course. It is fully accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA): the world's leading professional membership for natural medicine.

Yes! We also offer an Audio Advanced CBT Diploma Course.

We offer a range of CBT courses:

CBT stands for "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy", which is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on identifying and changing negative patterns of thinking and behaviour to improve mental health and wellbeing.

CBT works by helping individuals to become more aware of their negative thought patterns and the behaviours that stem from those thoughts. Using techniques like cognitive restructuring and behaviour modification, CBT helps individuals to develop more positive and adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.