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Course overview
- Discover the different approaches to counselling, such as humanistic, behavioural and psycho-dynamic.
- Develop your knowledge of cognitive behavioural principles in addition to core CBT skills.
- Learn how to maintain and be in control of a professional counsellor relationship.
- Increase your knowledge of specific psychological disorders and the underpinning theories of counselling and CBT.
Would you like to boost your career opportunities as a Counsellor or a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist? Why not consider doing both?
Most counsellors have an area of specialism, and since CBT is recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), it has become a desirable specialism for counsellors to add to their skills.
This combined course will teach key counselling skills and approaches, as well as provide you with additional knowledge of CBT theory and techniques.
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
This bundle is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but it can also be used to treat other mental and physical problems.
It is based on the concept that negative thoughts can trap you in a cycle, with its aim to break down problems into smaller parts to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way.
Course fees:
Online – £709
Study Pack – £749
- Monthly instalment plan available
- No government funding available for this course
Job outcomes
- Counsellor
- CBT therapist
- Mental health therapist
- Intervention therapist
- Wellness therapist
- Psychotherapist
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
You may start at any time and have up to two years to complete your studies (1 year per course). We suggest that the course will take approximately 160 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge or skills are required to enrol onto this course.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated learner services
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
- * Open Study College study pack, including pen and notebook Comprehensive study guide
* Not included with the online study option
Assessment
The CBT and Counselling course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
How do I get my work assessed?
You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded your CBT Level 3 and Counselling Level 3 Certificates.
Delivery
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Subjects
- Introduction
- Background
- Social-cognitive perspectives on behaviour
- Overview of behavioural methods
- The ABC Model
- Defining irrational beliefs
- The triadic structure of CBT
- Techniques
- The therapeutic relationship
- Practical skills
- Awareness, knowledge and understanding
- Conversational skills
- Positive experience
- How is therapy delivered?
- CBT Assessment
- Self-concepts
- Reflective practice
- Forms of assessment
- Case formulation
- Further cognitive strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Behavioural tasks
- Organising sessions and programmes
- Reading behaviour
- Behaviour and beliefs
- Ending the CBT programme
- The central nervous system (CNS)
- How do drugs work on the CNS?
- Depression
- CBT and Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Classifications of psychological disorders
- DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10
- More on personality disorders
- Causes and effects of personality disorders
- Psychosis
- Acute psychotic episodes
- Schizophrenia
- Reviewing the CBT ethos
- Introduction
- Who becomes a counsellor?
- Counselling theory and skills
- Problems with directed advice
- Why do people seek counselling?
- Counselling types and settings
- Training and knowledge development
- Structure of counselling
- The main theoretical approaches
- Counselling skills and core competencies
- Ending the counselling relationship
- Confidentiality
- The counselling relationship
- Transference
- The counselling contract
- Referral
- Dealing with clients in crisis
- Supervision
- How theory evolved
- Adler
- Jung
- Object relations and ego psychology
- Bringing it all together
- Introduction
- Rogers and the person-centred approach
- Maslow
- The existential approach
- Theoretical perspectives
- Skinner
- Behaviour and learning
- The ABC model
- Defining irrational beliefs
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- The triadic structure of CBT
- CBT Assessment
- Awareness, knowledge and understanding
- Practical skills
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 140,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
