What is CBT?
Cognitive behaviour therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps clients identify and change maladaptive and negative thoughts into more holistic and positive ones that facilitate growth and well-being.
CBT is one of the most researched and well-established scientific methods of therapy that has its applications in a variety of situations ranging from daily life struggles to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties.
Who can practice CBT?
Not everyone with a degree or qualification in psychology is allowed to practice CBT to help clients.
CBT can be practiced by professionals who have taken cognitive behaviour therapy training from accredited institutions. There are various certifications – available both online and offline – that need to be attained by the aspiring CBT practitioner. Through these certification courses on cognitive behaviour training therapy, therapists can start from introductory courses on CBT to more comprehensive ones to expand their knowledge as well as learn the recent advancements in cognitive behaviour therapy.
Who should opt for CBT?
CBT helps in dealing with many psychological issues as well as day-to-day negative thinking as well. Ranging from negative thinking, and emotional dysregulation, to cases of depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and many more can be treated by regular sessions of CBT by a well-experienced CBT practitioner.
It is important for clients to actively participate along with the psychotherapist to see the best results at a faster rate. Issues of the following and more can be treated through CBT –
- Eating disorders
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety issues
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Bipolar disorders
- Emotional dysregulation
- Negative thinking
- Stress and overthinking
- Relationship issues and more.
How do I get Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Training?
There is a systematic process that needs to be followed along with experience in treating clients with CBT to be able to start CBT sessions exclusively.
- Get a degree in Psychology: getting started by obtaining a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology can help build the base for learning about the workings of the human mind. Studying more about different theories, research, and recent advancements can help you stay updated regarding the current trends in psychology and psychotherapy.
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) certification: after getting a basic understanding of psychology and how the human mind works, one can opt for cognitive behaviour therapy training courses online or offline. These courses range from basic introductory ones to practitioner-level courses to apply during practice.
How to select the right Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Training certificate?
There are various institutions and online platforms that provide certification courses on cognitive behaviour therapy training. However, it is essential to go for accredited courses that not only provide future-proof validity to your certification but also impart quality cognitive behaviour therapy training and experience.
- Reputed institutions: research for reputed and well-established institutions that have been providing quality exposure and experience in cognitive behaviour therapy training.
- Experienced trainers: make sure to do a thorough search about the experience of the trainers and the institutions. The trainers must have previous cognitive behaviour therapy training and practice experience to provide extensive and comprehensive learning.
- Hands-on training: while it’s important to obtain certifications to verify your credibility as a CBT therapist, getting practical exposure in offline and online settings would help you get acquainted with real-life issues that clients may approach you with.
- Expand your knowledge: getting cognitive behaviour therapy training does not mean learning and growth have stopped. It is advisable to always stay updated regarding the current trends and recent advancements in CBT so that you can upskill yourself time and again while being able to help the clients more effectively.
Why CoachForMind?
- Experienced Psychologists: We are a team of licensed RCI-registered clinical psychologists. Our team is well-experienced in various forms of therapy such as CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, both – offline and online.
- Personalized Approach: We are dedicated to treating our clients in the best-suited way, carefully curated as per the client’s needs, and adhering to one-on-one, client-centered therapy.
- Scientific Techniques: Our treatment plans and therapeutic methods are based on highly researched scientific findings such as CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy among many other therapeutic techniques.
- Quality service: We at CoachForMind ensure quality services in our treatment regime and therapeutic approaches. Our clients hold most value to us, so we ground our techniques in empathy while maintaining professionalism.
For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly at coachformind@gmail.com
