CBT Diploma
SCOTACS Diploma in CBT & Groupwork (level 10)
Diploma in CBT & Groupwork (SCQF level 11)
The Centre Of Therapy’s in depth course for people who wish to become Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
We now offer two Diploma options, SCQF Level 10 (honours degree level) or Level 11.
Validated by COSCA
COSCA Certificate or equivalent is a requirement for both Diploma courses.
Candidates who wish to apply for the level 11 Diploma must also have a first degree.
The cost and delivery of 30 hours of clinical supervision are included in both diploma courses.
Diploma courses are offered either on a monthly basis (one full weekend per month) or on a weekly basis (one day each week).
ABOUT THE COURSES
The Centre of Therapy has offered a CBT Diploma course for three decades.
Our diplomas are delivered over a period of two years, 40 weeks in each year, beginning in September and finishing in June. This includes an annual summer break during the months of July and August.
The diplomas are a full professional training which enable our students to graduate as fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists at the end of the two years. They achieve all the specified training requirements for accreditation with COSCA, BACP and BABCP, depending on the course level.
Practical training is vital. Students must complete 100 hours of clinically supervised professional CBT practice during the course. These practice hours will be accumulated through placement with a recognised organisation within the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
The 100 practice hours can be split between 80 hours of one-to-one work and 20 hours of groupwork, or 70 hours of one-to-one work and 30 hours of groupwork.
To support students in their practice and ensure their continuing fitness to practise, they must receive regular professional clinical supervision. The cost of 30 hours clinical supervision is included within the course fees.
At the Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies we continually evaluate research in psychotherapy, and specifically CBT, to ensure that our courses remain current and relevant.
COURSE OPTIONS
Monthly Weekend Course
Monthly weekend (Glasgow)
Monthly weekend (Edinburgh)
Weekend Course Structure
Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 9am-8pm
Weekly Course
One day per week in Glasgow. Enrol in a class on a particular day and the class thereafter is 9:30am-5pm on the same day each week for the remainder of the year.
Course Location
Glasgow courses are delivered at the Centre of Therapy in Newton Place.
Edinburgh courses take place at Simpson House, Queen Street.
Cost of Course
Level 11 course: £3950 per year (£7900 total). Monthly payment options are available.
Level 10 course: £3450 per year (£6900 total). Monthly payment options are available.
SAAS Funding for Level 10 courses
Participants can qualify for £894 towards year 1 and £984 towards year 2 with funding through the SAAS Part Time Fee Grant.
2024 Year 1 Course Start Date
The next diploma courses begin in September 2024.
Required Application Criteria
COSCA Certificate or equivalent is a requirement for both Diploma courses.
Candidates who wish to apply for the level 11 Diploma must also have a first degree.