Q: How much are private CBT therapy sessions?

At the Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, we offer a tiered therapy model to make Cognitive Behavioural Therapy accessible while maintaining high professional standards.

• £25 per session – Trainee CBT Therapist (currently completing our Diploma in CBT)

• £70 per session – Accredited or experienced CBT Therapist

All sessions last 50 minutes.

Q: Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can self-refer directly.

Simply complete our online self-referral form or call 0141 332 0229 to arrange an appointment.

Q: Do you offer online CBT therapy?

Yes.

We are based in Glasgow city centre and offer face-to-face appointments. We also provide secure online CBT sessions, making therapy accessible across Scotland.

Whether online or in person, you will receive the same structured, evidence-based standard of care.

Q: What difficulties can CBT help with?

CBT is particularly effective for:

• Anxiety

• Low mood and depression

• Stress

• Panic attacks

• Social anxiety

• Health anxiety

• Low self-esteem

CBT is practical, goal-focused and helps you develop skills you can use beyond therapy.

Q: How soon can I get an appointment?

Availability depends on the therapist level and current demand.

We aim to arrange your first session as promptly as possible.

Q: How many sessions will I need?

CBT is generally a short- to medium-term therapy.

Most clients attend between 5 and 20 sessions, depending on:

• Your goals

• The nature of the difficulty

• How long it has been present

Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure therapy remains focused and effective.

Q: What is the difference between a trainee and accredited therapist?

Trainee therapists:

• Have completed core counselling training

• Have demonstrated CBT competency

• Receive structured clinical supervision

• Are completing our Diploma in CBT

Accredited therapists are fully qualified CBT practitioners with additional clinical experience.

Both work within professional and ethical standards — the difference is primarily experience level and fee.

Training and clinical practice sit side by side at GCTC. This strengthens both.

When accessing therapy with us, you benefit from:

• Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• A structured, goal-focused approach
• A tiered pricing model for accessibility
• Therapists embedded in a learning and supervisory culture
• Ethical, professional standards

Our trainee therapists are closely supervised. Our accredited therapists bring depth of experience. All operate within a culture of accountability and reflective practice.

Q: I have never studied counselling before. Where should I start?

You should begin with the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate.

This is our foundation course and is required before progressing to advanced CBT training. It develops core counselling skills and introduces key therapeutic approaches.

Q: What can I study after completing COSCA?

After COSCA, you may progress to:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SCQF Level 11)

Your pathway depends on your academic and professional background. We assess each application individually.

Q: Tell me more about the Diploma in CBT.

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is:

• SCQF Level 11

• Delivered part-time over 2 years

• Designed to prepare you for professional CBT practice

The programme includes:

• Six structured modules

• 100 hours of supervised clinical placement

• Ongoing clinical supervision

• Academic tutor support

• Strong emphasis on ethical and reflective practice

Successful completion enables you to practise as a CBT therapist (subject to professional body requirements).

Q: Do I need a degree for the Diploma in CBT?

Entry requirements vary depending on prior learning and experience.

Typically, applicants will have:

• Completed the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (or equivalent)

• An honours degree or relevant professional background

All applicants attend interview and suitability assessment.

At the Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, training is more than gaining a qualification. It is a structured professional journey from foundational skills to confident, competent CBT practice.

We combine academic rigour with reflective development — ensuring you leave not only qualified, but prepared.

Clear Professional Pathway

We offer a coherent progression route:

COSCA Counselling Skills
→ Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (SCQF Level 9)
→ Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SCQF Level 11)

Each stage builds logically on the previous one. You are never left wondering what comes next.

Academic Credibility & Professional Recognition

Our Diploma in CBT is delivered at SCQF Level 11 and is credit-rated at postgraduate level.

We maintain high academic standards while ensuring teaching remains clinically relevant and practice-focused.

Embedded Clinical Experience

Training at GCTC is not purely theoretical.

You gain:

• Structured clinical placement hours
• Ongoing supervision
• Real client experience
• Applied CBT practice

You graduate with both knowledge and competence.

Ethical & Reflective Practice at the Core

We prioritise:

• Ethical integrity
• Professional boundaries
• Self-awareness and reflective development
• Safe and accountable clinical work

You are supported to develop both technically and personally.

Supportive & Inclusive Learning Environment

Our training environment is:

• Structured
• Developmental
• Thoughtfully facilitated
• Encouraging while maintaining high standards

We believe high-quality training should stretch you — but never destabilise you.

Based in Glasgow – Accessible Across Scotland

We are rooted in Glasgow city centre, with some elements delivered online where appropriate.

This allows us to support learners across Scotland while maintaining strong in-person teaching standards.

At GCTC

We are not simply a training provider.
We are a professional development pathway.

We are not simply a therapy service.
We are a structured CBT centre grounded in competence and ethics.

We aim to:

Develop skilled practitioners.
Deliver effective therapy.
Maintain professional standards.
Build confident, reflective clinicians.