Masterclass in REBT (CBT) for Anxiety

Online Learning Programme

Apply CBT strategies to support anxiety management.

This masterclass explores how cognitive behavioural approaches can help clients understand and manage anxiety. Participants learn practical CBT tools for identifying thought patterns, emotional responses, and behavioural cycles that maintain anxiety. The course supports practitioners in applying structured techniques that promote resilience and psychological wellbeing.

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Programme Type: IICP will issue a CPD Certificate of Attendance.

CPD: 6 hours
Next Intakes: Sat 22^nd and Sun 23^rd August

NFQ: N/A
ECTS: N/A

Academic Validation: N/A

Professional Accreditation: N/A

Overview

Introduction

Anxiety is a universal human experience — but when it becomes overwhelming, it can significantly disrupt daily life. This intensive two‑day masterclass is designed to deepen your confidence and skill in helping clients understand, manage, and reduce anxiety using evidence‑based Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) within a CBT framework.

Through a blend of theory, live demonstrations, and hands‑on skills practice, you will learn how to work collaboratively with clients to:

Identify the patterns of thinking that trigger and maintain anxiety
Challenge and restructure anxiety‑provoking beliefs
Support clients in applying new, more helpful thinking in real‑life situations

What the Masterclass Covers

Foundations

The core theory and philosophy underpinning REBT (CBT) and how it conceptualizes anxiety and its maintenance

Assessment & Formulation

Working collaboratively with clients to Identify the thinking styles that fuel their anxiety

Intervention Skills

Challenging and restructuring unhelpful thinking using REBT techniques
Negotiating and designing effective homework tasks that help clients generalize learning into everyday life

Working with Challenges

Understanding and managing resistance
Troubleshooting common obstacles

Maintaining Progres

Relapse prevention planning – supporting clients to sustain and build on the gains they’ve madeThis practical and engaging workshop is designed to increase participants understanding of the CBT perspective on Anxiety and how to support clients to better manage their anxiety using CBT principles.

Date

Sat 22^nd and Sun 23^rd August

Who Should Apply:

This workshop is for mental health practitioners who are working with/interested in learning more about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Certification:

IICP will issue a CPD Certificate of Attendance.
CPD: 6 hours

Cost:

€190.00 (15% Discount for IICP Students/ Alumni and VCS Counsellors)

Venue:

This workshop will take place online, using software called Zoom. Participants will be sent a link to join the online platform before the course commences

Expert Programme Facilitator

Paula Lawlor

Paula Lawlor MA, Dip. REBT, MSc in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Paula is a Chartered Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Paula
holds both a BA and MA Degree in Psychology and a professional qualification in
REBT (the first form of CBT). She studied under Windy Dryden (Prof. of Counselling,
Goldsmiths College, University of London) and has been in private practice for 21
years. Paula is a founding member of the Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(ICBT).