Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with IAPT PWP Status (PGCert)
12 monthsProgramme duration
19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Learn the skills needed to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and help treat people with anxiety and depression on this PGCert in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP Status, aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
Your future career
You’ll learn how to deliver low intensity CBT to support people with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, and help them to self-manage. Successful graduates will be able to work as a qualified PWP in an IAPT or low intensity CBT service.
Key features of this course
By the end of the course you’ll be able to: - interview patients to identify their main difficulties or things they want to change - deliver low intensity CBT interventions by providing information and support for treatment to patients suffering from common mental health problems - operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and respects diversity - manage caseloads - work safely and to high standards - use supervision to aid clinical decision-making
Further information You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Learn the skills needed to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and help treat people with anxiety and depression on this PGCert in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP Status, aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
Your future career
You’ll learn how to deliver low intensity CBT to support people with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, and help them to self-manage. Successful graduates will be able to work as a qualified PWP in an IAPT or low intensity CBT service.
Key features of this course
By the end of the course you’ll be able to: - interview patients to identify their main difficulties or things they want to change - deliver low intensity CBT interventions by providing information and support for treatment to patients suffering from common mental health problems - operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and respects diversity - manage caseloads - work safely and to high standards - use supervision to aid clinical decision-making
Further information You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Learn the skills needed to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and help treat people with anxiety and depression on this PGCert in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP Status, aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
Your future career
You’ll learn how to deliver low intensity CBT to support people with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, and help them to self-manage. Successful graduates will be able to work as a qualified PWP in an IAPT or low intensity CBT service.
Key features of this course
By the end of the course you’ll be able to: - interview patients to identify their main difficulties or things they want to change - deliver low intensity CBT interventions by providing information and support for treatment to patients suffering from common mental health problems - operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and respects diversity - manage caseloads - work safely and to high standards - use supervision to aid clinical decision-making
Further information You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Learn the skills needed to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and help treat people with anxiety and depression on this PGCert in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP Status, aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
Your future career
You’ll learn how to deliver low intensity CBT to support people with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, and help them to self-manage. Successful graduates will be able to work as a qualified PWP in an IAPT or low intensity CBT service.
Key features of this course
By the end of the course you’ll be able to: - interview patients to identify their main difficulties or things they want to change - deliver low intensity CBT interventions by providing information and support for treatment to patients suffering from common mental health problems - operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and respects diversity - manage caseloads - work safely and to high standards - use supervision to aid clinical decision-making
Further information You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Admission Requirements
6.5+
120+
92+
67+
You’ll need a 2: 2 Hons degree in a clinical, health or science subject.
You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service, or meet the requirements for an honorary contract with an IAPT service.
You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service, or meet the requirements for an honorary contract with an IAPT service.
19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep
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