GCTC Training Courses in Glasgow & Online

Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre delivers high-quality professional training courses designed to build confidence, practice skills and psychological insight for individuals and organisations across Scotland.

Our training is accessible both in person in Glasgow and online, making it easy for people from across Scotland to participate — whether you are a coach, therapist, manager, teacher, HR professional or corporate team member.

All courses are developed and delivered by experienced practitioners with a strong grounding in evidence-based approaches.

We provide a wide range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and counselling training courses, from one day taster courses to our PgDipCBT (run in partnership with Robert Gordon University). There are a number of reasons to go on a counselling or CBT training course including –

• Improving your professional skill set for the workplace.
• Investing in your personal development and communication skills.
• Embarking on a brand new career as a CBT therapist.

Why Choose Our Training Courses?

We provide structured, practical and engaging courses that help you:

Develop useful skills you can apply immediately
Increase confidence and competence in your work
Deepen understanding of psychological concepts
Enhance professional practice and client outcomes
Gain recognised CPD certificates

Whether you are new to your field, seeking professional development, or expanding your existing skill set, our training is tailored to suit a wide range of learners.

Core Training Programmes

Basic CBT Tools (BCT) Training

Our Basic Cognitive Behavioural Tools (BCT) training is accessible to individuals and teams who want to:

• Learn foundational CBT principles

• Understand how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact

• Build practical skills for supporting change

• Take away tools that can help clients, colleagues and clients

This course is ideal for people working in human services, education, counselling, coaching, HR and wellbeing roles.

Advanced & Specialist Courses

We offer advanced training that goes deeper into clinical and applied practice, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models

• Behavioural activation and exposure work

• Anxiety, stress and trauma-informed approaches

• Mental health first aid concepts

• Communication and resilience skills

Our specialist courses are suitable for those with foundational knowledge looking to build greater confidence and depth in their work.

Training for Organisations & Teams

We also design bespoke training packages for organisations across sectors. These can be delivered as:

✔ Staff workshops
✔ Half-day and full-day training events
✔ Multi-session development programmes
✔ Hybrid online and in-person options

Common topics include:

• Stress management and resilience

• Psychological safety and wellbeing

• Confidence and self-management skills

• Communication and relational skills

• Supporting others through change

Our team works with you to tailor content that aligns with your organisational goals, workforce needs and operational context.

CPD Accredited Learning

All our courses provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates, which can contribute to:

• Professional accreditation and revalidation

• Career progression

• Skills portfolios for supervision or appraisal

Participants receive a CPD certificate upon completion of the course.

Flexible Access Across Scotland

We make training accessible to individuals and organisations throughout Scotland by offering:

In-person training at our Glasgow venue
Live interactive online courses
Recorded resources where available
Flexible scheduling to suit work needs

Whether your team is in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness or anywhere else in Scotland, you can participate in our programmes with ease.

Who Are Our Courses For?

Our training is suitable for:

• Therapists and counsellors

• Coaches and life practitioners

• HR professionals and wellbeing leaders

• Teachers and educators

• Team leaders and managers

• Health and social care staff

• Anyone interested in personal and professional growth

We present material in a clear, engaging way — suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals.

Upcoming Courses & Bookings

We run regular scheduled courses throughout the year.

Visit our Training Calendar to see upcoming dates and availability.
Online courses typically fill quickly — early booking is recommended.

For training tailored to your organisation or group, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Available courses

• Post Graduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PgDipCBT) in partnership with Robert Gordon University.
• COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
• COSCA Counselling Supervision Course
• CBT Taster Sessions
• Bespoke corporate training 

How to Apply

Call 0141 332 0229
Email or complete our online training enquiry form

We’re happy to answer questions, advise on course selection and help you with booking.

Courses starting soon (applications now open)

Post Graduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PgDipCBT) in partnership with Robert Gordon University – starting September 2026.  : Train to be a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist | Courses in Glasgow

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills : COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills Glasgow | 0141 332 0229