Relationships informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

About this module

In studying this module you will learn some important components of what it is to be a practitioner who can integrate knowledge and skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches into your current practice.  In short, you are becoming a CBT informed worker who can make safe decisions about when to work using knowledge and skills from CBT and when not to.

Who is this course for

This module is for health and social care practitioners whom wish to further inform their therapeutic practice within cognitive behavioural theory. Practitioners can be any area of practice where individuals may experience some emotional issues or difficulties in their mental wellbeing.  

Course team

Vicky Cockerill

Danielle Mills

On completion of this course you should be able to:

• Evaluate your participation in self-development and peer supervision activities.
• Identify how the learned skills and insights from CBT approaches can be integrated safely within your current practice.
• Critically analyse the use of relational and interviewing skills in work with others that is informed by CBT approaches.

Evidence of study at level 5

Working within a health and social care setting.

You will need:

• A University Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent qualification
• The ability to work independently (evidenced through a reference letter from a professional person known to you regarding your suitability for this programme).
• To complete an online application form with suitable references.

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
• Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
• London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
• International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
• International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Level 6

LBR applications

• If you are applying for an LBR funded place, please Apply directly to the University.
• Find out more about LBR and whether you are eligible for an LBR Level 6 course

Apply directly to the University

Self-funded applications

• If you are financing your study yourself, please contact Admissions on 01332 591167 or email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk to secure your place

Contact us

If you want to find out more about studying a short course, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Additional information about your studies

Minimum numbers

Please note that this course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run.