Free Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Courses

1. Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

One of our most popular mental health courses, these modules take you through the history of CBT and explain its uses in treating phobias, anxiety and depression.

2. Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

A longer course, you will delve into the complexities of behavioural neuroscience and see how ACT (accept and commitment therapy) contrasts with CBT.

3. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety is a widespread phenomenon and can be crippling if left undiagnosed and treated. This course explores if CBT can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety.

A qualified CBT practitioner helps patients recognise repeated thoughts and patterns of behaviour that are harmful and negatively impact their emotions, relationships and surroundings. They then work with the patient to replace those negative thoughts and actions with more positive ones, understanding why they first arise and what can be done about them.

Cognitive behavioural therapists can work in private or public practice and may specialise in specific subjects such as eating disorders (EDs), trauma or addiction.

An effective CBT therapist has a range of skills in addition to their professional knowledge of behavioural neuroscience, psychology, addictions, disorders and mental health. If you are exploring becoming a CBT counsellor, you will need to develop your skills in:

• Active listening 
• Communication