You'll usually need an accredited postgraduate qualification in cognitive behavioural therapy and experience of working in mental health.
You'll need a degree in a subject related to health and social care to get onto a postgraduate course in cognitive behavioural therapy.
Relevant subjects include:
- mental health nursing
- social work
- counselling
- art therapy
- psychology
You may still be able to get onto postgraduate training without a related degree. To do this, you'll need to show that you meet the knowledge, skills and attitude requirements of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
You'll also need experience of working with people who have mental health issues through your job or from volunteering.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study