Professional CBT Certificate Course


Blended Learning Programme

Strengthen your therapeutic toolkit with CBT techniques. 

This CPD course provides practitioners with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support client change. Participants learn core CBT models and structured intervention strategies that can be applied across a range of therapeutic contexts. The programme emphasises practical application and reflective learning for professional practice. 

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Programme Type: IICP will provide Certificate of Attendance and Participation
Next Intakes: Course commences on 9th May 2026. Please see Course Details tab for the full schedule.

NFQ: N/A
ECTS: N/A

Academic Validation: N/A

Professional Accreditation: N/A

Overview

Introduction

This four-day certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is run over four Sundays. Covering the broad areas of theory, assessment of presenting problems, disputation of irrational beliefs, and homework, the aim of the course is to equip participants with the necessary theoretical and clinical understand of the CBT approach to therapy.

Who Should Apply

This course will suit anyone with a professional or personal interest in CBT. It is ideal for therapists, keyworkers, social workers, psychologists, teachers, medical practitioners or community workers.

Why choose this Programme?

  • Hugely popular facilitator
  • Gain experience in applying CBT specific interventions and skills in your personal life
  • Gain knowledge and insight into the application of CBT in a clinical setting with clients
  • Understand the different types of disputation in CBT

Course Structure

Overview

The programme is delivered through a blended learning format that combines online study with guided practice. It includes core modules on CBT theory and models, cognitive and behavioural techniques, case formulation, and clinical application. Learning activities consist of interactive online content, reflective exercises, practical skills development, and facilitator-led discussions to support progressive mastery and real-world integration of CBT skills.

Validation and Accreditation of Award

Certificate of Attendance and Participation

Credits

N/A

Start Dates
  • Saturday 9th May 2026, 9:30am – 5pm (Onsite)
  • Sunday 10th May 2026, 9:30am – 5pm (Online)
  • Saturday 6th June 2026, 9:30am – 5pm (Online)
  • Sunday 7th June 2026, 9:30am – 5pm (Onsite)
Programme Lecturers
  • Paula Lawlor

Course Fees

IICP understand that while partaking in further education is an incredibly rewarding experience it can also be a financial challenge for some students. In order to minimise the financial impact caused to students, IICP strive to keep our course fees as competitive as possible. We also provide payment plan options to facilitate learners paying the balance of their fees throughout the duration of their course.

Cost: €495.00 (€200 deposit required when booking)

  • Reduced rate for IICP Students/Alumni and VCS Counsellors: €420.75.

Expert Programme Facilitator

Paula Lawlor

CPD Facilitator

MA, Dip. REBT.
Paula is an Organisational 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) and currently holds the position of Director of Professional Affairs.

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