The programme is designed to train clinicians to deliver consistently competent CBT for common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety disorders, at Step 3 of the NHS Talking Therapies Stepped Care Model (previously known as IAPT)

Trainees will learn assessment, formulation and treatment protocols from the CBT competency framework and are expected to follow these protocols in clinical practice during their training. The design of the academic programme reflects the NHS Talking Therapies stepped care service context, in which trainees work during their training year.

Assessment is organised around the NHS Talking Therapies (previously known as IAPT) National Curriculum and Competency Framework.

Our accredited PG Dip in High Intensity Psychological Interventions provides a 1 year course leading to qualification as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist eligible for practitioner accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP).

Target audience: Clinicians

Type of learning: 1 year course – 2 days per week at university, 3 days clinical

Provider: Sheffield Hallam University 

Associated costs: Self funded by individuals