Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Addictive Behaviour (Level 7, 30 credits)

Program Overview

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Addictive Behaviour

Overview

This module is ideal for therapists wanting to work in the areas of addiction and with specific anxiety disorders as continuous professional development.

Course Details

• Attendance: Part-time
• Course duration: One semester
• Next enrolment: February 2026
• Credits: 30

Introduction

This module will allow you to gain a conceptual understanding to evaluate current research and methodologies related to CBT. It has been designed to enable you to assess treatment methods for clients with anxiety disorders and/or addictive behaviour, demonstrate decision making in complex situations and exercise initiative and personal responsibility by working within a professional and ethical framework.

What Will I Be Doing?

This module is delivered using a mix of lectures, workshops, seminars and debates as well as access to our virtual learning environment. Assessment is via a reflective practice portfolio: 5,000 words.

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact. Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. You will be able to apply what you have learnt to clinical practice and improve the quality of your care.

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What You Need to Know

You will be required to use CBT skills within your work/voluntary placement setting and will need to access a minimum of 20 hours supervised practice. Practice should be supervised by a qualified counselling/psychotherapy supervisor who is a member of BACP/BABCP/UKCP, or an accredited CBT therapist who is, or is working towards, BABCP supervision accreditation.

Standard Entry Requirements

• Students must have successfully completed Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Level 7, 30 Credits) single module.
• An upper second class honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing OR
• An honours degree (in any discipline) (2.2 or above) and a diploma in Counselling or its UKCP or BPS equivalent.

Alternative Entry Requirements

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Fees

Additional Costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Program Outline

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Addictive Behaviour (Level 7, 30 credits)

Degree Overview:

• This module is designed for therapists who want to work with clients experiencing anxiety disorders or addictive behavior.
• It provides a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enhancing your practice and equipping you to assess and treat these conditions effectively.
• You will learn to evaluate current research and methodologies related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), gaining a deeper understanding of its application in these areas.

Outline:

• The module utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, workshops, seminars, debates, and access to a virtual learning environment.
• It covers the following key areas:
• Theoretical foundations of CBT
• Assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders
• Assessment and treatment of addictive behavior
• Ethical considerations in CBT practice
• Current research and methodologies in CBT
• The module consists of a single 30-credit unit, delivered over one semester.

Assessment:

• The module is assessed via a reflective practice portfolio (5,000 words).

Teaching:

• The module is taught by experienced CBT practitioners who are actively involved in research and clinical practice.
• The teaching methods are interactive and engaging, encouraging active participation and critical thinking.
• The School of Health and Society fosters a supportive learning environment where students can learn from each other and from their tutors.

Careers:

• This module can be used as continuing professional development for therapists working in addiction and anxiety treatment.
• The skills and knowledge acquired can be applied in various settings, including NHS services, private practice, and voluntary organizations.
• Graduates can pursue careers as CBT therapists, addiction counselors, or anxiety disorder specialists.

Other:

• This module requires students to use CBT skills within their work or voluntary placement settings, accessing a minimum of 20 hours of supervised practice.
• The supervisor must be a qualified counseling/psychotherapy supervisor who is a member of BACP/BABCP/UKCP, or an accredited CBT therapist with BABCP supervision accreditation.
• Students must have successfully completed the "Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy" module (Level 7, 30 credits) before enrolling in this module.
• The program is offered part-time and starts in February 2025.
• The tuition fee for 2024/25 is £1,470 per 30 credit module.