Professional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certificate Course

Blended Learning Programme

Strengthen your therapeutic toolkit with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. 

This continuing professional development (CPD) certificate provides practitioners with practical tools from CBT to support client change. Participants learn about core CBT models and structured intervention strategies that can be applied across a range of therapeutic contexts. This course emphasises practical application and reflective learning for professional practice. 

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Programme Type: Certificate (certificate of attendance provided)
Next Intake(s): 9 May 2026 (full schedule below)

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Overview

Introduction

This four-day CBT certificate runs over four Sundays. Covering the broad areas of theory, assessment of presenting problems, disputation of irrational beliefs and homework, the course will equip participants with the necessary theoretical and clinical understanding 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 and community workers.

  • Delivered by a highly regarded and popular facilitator
  • Provides practical experience applying CBT-specific interventions and skills to your own life
  • Develops knowledge and insight into using CBT effectively in clinical practice
  • Develops a clear understanding of the different types of disputation in CBT
Overview

The certificate 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 include interactive online content, reflective exercises, practical skills development and facilitator-led discussions to support progressive mastery and real-world integration of CBT skills.

Certification

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and participation.

Start Dates
  • Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Onsite)
  • Sunday, 10 May 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Online)
  • Saturday, 6 June 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Online)
  • Sunday, 7 June 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Onsite)
Lecturer(s)
  • Paula Lawlor

IICP College understands that while partaking in further education is an incredibly rewarding experience, it can also be a financial challenge for some learners. To minimise the financial impact, we strive to keep course fees as competitive as possible. We also offer payment plan options to help learners pay the balance of their fees over the duration of their course.

The cost of this certificate is €495. (A €200 deposit is 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. She holds a BA and an MA degree in psychology as well as a professional qualification in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) — the first form of CBT. She studied under Windy Dryden (Professor of Counselling, Goldsmiths College, University of London) and has been in private practice for 21 years. She is a founding member of the Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) and currently serves as Director of Professional Affairs.

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