The Deal

Designed for newcomers to the field, as well as existing therapists looking to expand their skills, this Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course looks to impart knowledge on various areas of the discipline. Focusing on talking about how states of mind have an impact on behaviour, CBT looks to help identify and understand thought patterns, as well as provide insight into how to manipulate those patterns to try and change feelings on different areas. The course aims to get participants to meet the National Opccupational Standard for Counselling in order to work in CBT.

Modules include:

What is CBT? | Counselling and developmental psychology | Psychotherapy | Humanism | Cognitive behavioural change | Practical CBT methods | Coaching: philosophy, planning and mind sets | Referral and assessing seriousness | CBT for depression and anxiety | CBT for relationships | Complimentary CBT techniques and forms | Anger and stress management | Professional practice

The full syllabus can be found here.

The Merchant

Online Academies provide distance learning opportunities in a range of disciplines to allow students to study when and where they want. Courses range from animal care and calligraphy to garden design, working with students from children to wedding planners. Courses generally do not set strict academic criteria for involvement, with tutor support available to students via email.