Specialist CBT Practitioner Training via Remote Learning
This part-time training is accessed via Zoom or similar, with 3 hours of training over a 20 week period. The course can be accessed by anyone within or outside of the UK, and typically includes one evening session a week, from 6.15pm til 9.15pm. This is not an accredited course, but ideal for keyworkers, support workers, trainee /qualified counsellors & anyone who wants to learn and develop using CBT. You will receive a House Diploma Certificate from us here at Key Counselling Training.​
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Specialist Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a specific element of therapy training that teaches you techniques designed to treat clients with a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, behavioural issues, anger and much more.
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If this training sounds like the basis for an ideal career change, get in touch with us at Key Counselling Training. We occasionally offer CBT therapy training at our training centre in Birmingham however, it is mostly offered via remote learning and is accessed online via Zoom (or similar), whereby you'll be in a virtual classroom environment with your tutor and peers present on a weekly basis, providing a high level of learning and support.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is available in Birmingham and nationally. International provision with remote learning via Zoom (or a similar platform).
Over the duration of the training, you’ll be working to earn a Specialist Diploma in CBT Training, which is suitable for support workers, teachers, carers, managers, supervisors, teaching support staff and any other professionals who work within schools, charities, the NHS, the Social Services and other organisations. This Diploma can also be added to your existing qualifications if you’re a professional counsellor, and there is a 1 week cooling off period. It is not accredited but the 60 hours will count toward your CPD hours.
Course fees and details
Our CBT training courses involve 60 hours of study. However, you will carry out your training over 20 weeks to allow you maximum time to reflect and consolidate everything that you learn, whilst putting it into practice via supervised training which is designed to hone your skills. This remote learning enables you to connect with your peers and tutor every week to develop your learning of CBT, the concepts and the skills in the process.
The fee for this training is £699. and can be spread across the 20 weeks of training, after the initial £50 deposit, which is non refundable and reserves your place on the course.
The course will include:
The principles of CBT
Structuring a CBT session / CBT assessment
Collaborative case conceptualisation
Hot thoughts, thought records and the therapeutic alliance
Cognitive biases
Safety behaviours and anxiety
Using CBT to work with depression
Behavioural activation and rumination
OCD - understanding obsessions and compulsions
And much more!
Course dates for Specialist Diploma in CBT
Standard Study: 20 weeks (one evening per week)
Course time: 6.15pm-9:15pm
Thursday 25th September 2025 - 26th February 2026 Remote learning Subject to any changes
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This is a remote learning course on Zoom/similar so you are expected to attend at least 80% of the training.
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You can pay via debit/credit card. Once you have paid the £100 deposit you can pay in 20 weekly instalments for this training. The deposit is non refundable
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Book the Diploma in CBT Training course
Expand your learning with the Diploma in CBT Training course at Key Counselling Training. Our experienced tutors are here to support you through each stage and give you all the knowledge you need to succeed. Contact us today and find out how we can supply you with the best course to suit your learning journey.
