Course Summary
The programme is aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those from a BABCP-recognised core profession (Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) who seek the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and personal confidence to apply strategic protocols of CBT in the area of mental health and wellbeing.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should possess the maturity to reflect on their development as a person and have completed one of the following:
Level 8 accredited degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy
OR
Accredited Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy plus Level 8 degree in a related area plus submission of a clinical portfolio
OR
BABCP-recognised core profession (Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and GP's )
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must be deemed suitable to work with clients within your core profession (counselling/psychotherapy or cognate discipline) in order to meet the placement requirement (30 hours of one-to-one work with clients), i.e. you must be working within a role that enables the integration of CBT skills on a one-to-one basis.
Entry Requirements
Complete the Garda Vetting process
Record of 30 one-to-one client hours to be signed by an accredited clinical supervisor.
Record of 3 hours supervision (1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of client work) for learners with a counselling/psychotherapy qualification OR Record of 6 hours of supervision (1 hour of supervision for every 5 hours of client work) for learners from a cognate discipline.
Please note that the cost of clinical supervision is not included in the course fees.
Minimum pass grade in all assessments
Attendance at all classes
Application Details
COMMENCEMENT DATE 25 Oct 2025
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
VENUE: Blended - Dublin West
TIMETABLE: 10 am to 5 pm
Module 1:
Day 1 - 28th September 2024 (Saturday) - In Person
Day 2 - 19th October 2024 (Saturday) - Online via Microsoft Teams
Day 3 - 9th November 2024 (Saturday) - Online via Microsoft Teams
Module 2:
Day 4 - 6th December 2024 (Friday) - In Person
Day 5 - 20th December 2024 (Friday) - In Person
DELIVERY MODE: Blended: Module 1: Day 1 will take place in your physical class venue, Days 2 & 3 will be conducted in a live, online virtual classroom. Module 2: days 4 & 5 will take place in your physical class venue.