Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Entry requirements

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or relevant professional qualification

  A Core Professional Background For more information see https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions

  Or

  If you do not have a Core Professional background you should have evidence of successfully completing a mental health training programme at undergraduate or postgraduate level (e.g., IAPT Low Intensity training, PGCert in CBP). NB You will be required to complete a full KSA (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) portfolio to demonstrate how you meet the requirements as indicated for BABCP accreditation standards. For more information see

  https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes

  Mental health work experience including relevant experience gained during or after any professional training

  Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBP

  Applicants should demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients

  Applicants should show evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills

  Applicants should be able to demonstrate that their values and behaviours align with the values of:

  NHS Wales Health in Wales | The core principles of NHS Wales and NHS Englands’ Constitution The NHS Constitution for England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  University of South Wales Our Values | University of South Wales

In addition, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Two references uploaded with your application (one from your current/previous counselling tutor)
• A confirmed suitable placement for counselling practice

Months of entry

September

Course content

The University of South Wales has many years’ experience in teaching Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the three-year MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) course highlights the therapeutic relationship and the development of core psychotherapy skills whilst equipping students to work effectively and ethically as CBT practitioners.

The course is for mental health professionals looking for additional specialist training, or if you want to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.

The MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy is made up of two years training which covers both the practical and theoretical aspects of learning to be a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, plus a 3rd year completing the research requirements.

Fees and funding

See: money@southwales.ac.uk