Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certification: IICP will provide Certificate of Attendance and Participation
Dates: Course commences on 4th October. Please see Course Details tab for the full schedule.
Cost: €495.00 (€200 deposit required when booking)
- Reduced rate for IICP Students/Alumni and VCS Counsellors: €420.75.
Apply : Click the Apply tab to submit your application for this course
Delivery: See Course Details tab for further information.
Introduction
This four-day certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is run over four Sundays. Covering the broad areas of theory, assessment of presenting problems, disputation of irrational beliefs, and homework, the aim of the course is to equip participants with the necessary theoretical and clinical understand of the CBT approach to therapy.
Course Content
Participants will learn the history of CBT. Assessment of a problem will be explored, and participants will learn how to identify rational and irrational beliefs. Participants will be taught the different types of disputation in CBT. Participants will learn how to dispute irrational beliefs at a logical, empirical and pragmatic level. The role of homework will be explored in detail. Having identified the need to develop and strengthen rational beliefs, participants will be given the skills required to help their clients achieve same. The Certificate involves both theoretical and practical inputs, and learners will be encouraged to practice key CBT Skills in triads and small groups.
Who Should Apply:
- This course will suit anyone with a professional or personal interest in CBT. It is ideal for therapists, keyworkers, social workers, psychologists, teachers, medical practitioners or community workers.
Certification
- Certificate of Attendance and Participation
Cost:
- €495.00 (costs are inclusive of all training, materials).
- Reduced rate for IICP Students/Alumni and VCS Counsellors: €420.75.
Dates & Times:
- Saturday 4th October, 9:30am – 5pm (Onsite)
- Saturday 11th October, 9:30am – 5pm (Online)
- Saturday 15th November, 9:30am – 5pm (Online)
- Saturday 22nd November, 9:30am – 5pm (Onsite)
Getting Started
Simply click the below button to be brought to our online application process. When prompted, please select ‘CPD Courses (Short-Term)’, then select ‘Professional Certificate in CBT October 2025’ and complete the form.
If you have any questions about the admissions process: the application, interview or entry requirements, or general enquiries about our courses, please schedule a meeting with Sabrina Behan, Registry & Admissions Administrator: https://
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Why attend this CPD Course?
Hugely popular facilitator
Gain experience in applying CBT specific interventions and skills in your personal life
Gain knowledge and insight into the application of CBT in a clinical setting with clients
Understand the different types of disputation in CBT
About the Programme Facilitator
Paula is an Organisational Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Paula holds both a BA and MA Degree in Psychology and a professional qualification in REBT (the first form of CBT). She studied under Windy Dryden (Prof. of Counselling, Goldsmiths College, University of London) and has been in private practice for 21 years. Paula is a founding member of the Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) and currently holds the position of Director of Professional Affairs.
