Course Details
CBT Level 5
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
Course Information
120 hours minimum
35 weeks / Mondays 5.00pm – 9.00pm
September 2026 – July 2027
Online/zoom
£1,500
VAT invoice available on request
Course Overview
Purpose
This qualification is 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
prior training and experience
You must have obtained our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.
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Progression
Successful learners may progress onto the Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision provided they have acquired at least one year's part-time post PC-L5 supervised client work.
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Online Application
Before starting the application process, please ensure that you have prepared:
- A Personal Statement
- 1,500 word self awareness assignment
- Details of 2 referees (1 personal, 1 professioal)
- Proof of your prior level qualifications (for courses Level 3 and above)
If you have any issues or problems with your form submission, please contact admin and request an application form.