The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a half day tutorial spread out over four months. Learners have eight months to complete their clinical work, and should be practicing therapists upon application. Learners will engage in both theoretical and practical training in CBT (considering both Ellis and Beck). The programme is highly interactive, and utilises a variety of teaching and learning methods.
| Course Location | Tallaght, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 24 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (QQI Validated) |
| Course Start Date | 18th September 2022 |
| Course End Date | 11th December 2022 |
| Course Duration | 5 Sundays from 09.00am to 5.00pm |
| Course Time | 09.00am to 5.00pm |
| Course Fee | 945.00 |
| Entry Requirements | A Level 8 Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy; or A Level 8 Degree in an allied field plus a professionally recognised Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information please click HERE |
| Career Path | Graduates have set up in private practice, gained employment in a range of counselling services, and obtained roles in a variety of allied professions such as youth services, community services, residential services and addiction services. |
| Course Code | L9CBT2022 |
The value of mindfulness in therapy has been espoused by such figures as Dr Tony Bates, former principal clinical psychologist at St James s Hospital and Dr Jon Kabat Zinn, founder and director of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre.
This QQI Accredited Programme is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award that is ideal for those wishing to commence their education in counselling and psychotherapy.
Developed in conjunction with Professor John McLeod, this programme aims to enable existing professionals working within the field of counselling and psychotherapy to achieve a Master of Science in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice.
