Programme Structure

The course is delivered across six modules over two years.

Year One

• Foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Human Development and Depression: A CBT Perspective

• CBT for Anxiety Disorders

Year Two

• CBT for Eating and Addictive Disorders

• Beyond Symptomology: CBT Third Wave Developments and Personality Disorders

• Skills Consolidation in CBT

Learning includes lectures, skills practice, case studies, role-play, and collaborative group work.

Clinical Placement – CBT Training with Placement in Glasgow

One of the most important aspects of choosing a CBT course in Scotland is access to placement.

Students complete:

• 100 hours of supervised clinical practice

• 12 hours of psychoeducational group work

We provide inclusive individual and group placement opportunities (for eligible students) to ensure you gain both one-to-one and group facilitation experience.

Our CBT training in Glasgow removes the stress of sourcing placements independently wherever possible.

Practical experience is central to your development.

Students complete:

• 100 hours of clinical practice over two years

• 12 hours of psychoeducational group work

We provide inclusive individual and group placement opportunities (for eligible students) to ensure you gain both one-to-one and group facilitation experience.

We understand how stressful it can be to source placements independently — so we actively remove that barrier wherever possible. Our structured placement model ensures you feel supported, supervised and professionally contained throughout.

Clinical Supervision (Included)

Professional supervision is essential for safe and ethical practice.

Your course fees include:

• 18 hours of individual clinical supervision

This ensures you are supported, monitored and developed as you grow into your professional identity.

Personal Therapy Requirement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of personal therapy during the course.

Engaging in personal therapy supports:

• Deepened self-awareness

• Ethical and reflective practice

• Understanding of the client experience

• Professional resilience and emotional insight

To support accessibility and inclusion, Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre has established an exclusive partnership with an external organisation, enabling PgDip CBT students to access personal therapy at a reduced rate.

Students may choose their own therapist (subject to professional suitability), but this partnership reflects our commitment to removing financial barriers and supporting your development in a meaningful way.

Personal Academic Tutor

Each student is allocated a dedicated Personal Academic Tutor who will:

• Support academic progress

• Provide assessment guidance

• Assist with time management

• Offer encouragement and professional mentoring

We take pride in knowing our students individually and walking alongside them throughout their training journey.

Applicants should normally:

• Hold an honours degree from a UK institution (or equivalent qualification)

• Have successfully completed an approved counselling training course (e.g. COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent)

Applications with equivalent prior learning will also be considered.

Additional requirements:

• PVG Scheme Membership for work with protected adults

  • £59 for new membership

  • £18 for scheme update

References and an interview form part of the selection process.

Students are expected to:

• Attend 100% of the course

• Maintain at least 85% attendance within each module

This ensures professional readiness and ethical responsibility to clients.

Total Cost: £9,595 (inc. VAT)

• 18 hours of supervision included
• Flexible, interest-free payment plans available
• £485 non-refundable deposit to secure a place

Eligible students may apply for up to £7,000 postgraduate finance through SAAS.

Our CBT training in Glasgow is delivered by experienced CBT practitioners and accredited therapists actively working in clinical practice.

Each trainer brings:

• A distinct clinical specialism

• Advanced CBT expertise

• Strong interpersonal effectiveness in training delivery

• Ongoing professional development and supervision

Training is interactive, applied and relational. Our team models CBT techniques live, including formulation, guided discovery and collaborative empiricism.

You are mentored by practising clinicians.

 PgDip CBT – January 2027

Start your journey in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy!

Our new courses begins:

Glasgow

Monday 18th January 2027  – apply today to secure your place.

Course Schedule:

• Mondays:  6pm – 9pm

• Saturdays: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Location:
Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre
Rothesay House, 134 Douglas Street, Glasgow, G2 4HF

PgDip 0127 Timetable

Aberdeen

January 2027 – Timetable to be confirmed. 

Example of Course Schedule:

• One weekend a month:  Saturday  9:30am – 7:30pm , Sunday 9:30am – 4:30pm

• 1 Online Thursday evening per month: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
• 4 Online Saturdays per course: 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Location:
Robert Gordon University Campus, Aberdeen

Glasgow Venue: Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre Rothesay House 134 Douglas Street Glasgow G2 4HF 

Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making it easy to reach by a range of transport options:

Close to major train stations

• Just a short walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station, which provides frequent services across Scotland.

• Also within easy walking distance of Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow’s other main rail hub, giving access to even more local and national rail services.

Near bus and subway links

• A comfortable walk from Buchanan Bus Station, Scotland’s largest bus terminus with services all over the UK.

• Buchanan Bus Station is also connected by the Glasgow Stations Link shuttle to both Queen Street and Central stations, helping you switch between rail and bus easily.

• Subway access at Buchanan Street station (close by) makes connections across the city simple.

Parking nearby
There’s free on-street parking within a short walk of the centre after 6 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, giving you flexible options if you’re driving into the city. (Local council restrictions apply; always check signs on arrival.)

This course is built to support your professional growth and is closely aligned with key industry standards, helping you work towards accreditation with relevant professional bodies. Successful completion supports applications for accreditation with a range of professional counselling organisations. Accreditation criteria and processes are determined by each organisation.

Graduates may progress into:

• Private practice

• Associate roles within therapy services

• Third-sector counselling services

• Workplace mental health roles

• Clinical settings within community services

• Further postgraduate study

Throughout the programme, we support you to think about employability, professional identity, and ethical private practice development.

Our aim is not simply to qualify you — but to prepare you to practise with confidence.

“I procrastinated for years about returning to study. Signing up here was such a good decision… What took me by surprise was how supported and encouraged I felt. The best learning experience I could have hoped for.”

“I can’t fault the tutors. They are deeply experienced, patient and hugely skilled in facilitating inclusive discussions… They went above and beyond to be flexible and accommodate changes.”

“The tutor explains concepts clearly and makes even difficult topics easier to understand… Professional, punctual and always well-prepared.”

“This was such a life-affirming, positive and inclusive learning experience… We have been trained at a very high level to go out and support others.”

“I built trust in the training and allowed myself to fully engage — it has been transformational.”

Contact us today to discuss your application, funding options or progression pathways. 

0141 332 0229 admin@glasgowcognitivetherapycentre.com

Your future in CBT begins here.

At Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, training is not transactional.

It is relational.
It is inclusive.
It is ethically grounded.

We create safe, reflective learning spaces where students are respected, appropriately challenged and fully supported to become confident CBT practitioners.

You will not be left to navigate this journey alone.

Experienced Trainers and Supervisors

You will be taught and supervised by qualified, practising professionals with extensive clinical and teaching experience.

This ensures your learning is:

• Current
• Evidence-based
• Professionally relevant
• Grounded in real practice

Central Glasgow Location

Our centre is based in Glasgow City Centre and is easily accessible:

• Short walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station
• Close to Buchanan Bus Station
• Beside Glasgow city centre amenities
• Near free parking available after 6pm and on Saturdays

Inclusive Fees – Supervision Included

Your course fees include 18 hours of individual clinical supervision.

This supports professional training requirements and removes the financial burden of sourcing separate supervision.

Guaranteed Placement Support

We provide strong placement support, including:

• Guaranteed 100 hours of clinical practice (for students with daytime availability)
• Individual and group work placements
• Support with placement arrangements
• Guidance with professional conduct

This ensures you gain high-quality, relevant clinical experience.

PVG Application Support

We support students with their PVG Scheme Membership application process, ensuring you meet professional and safeguarding requirements.

 Reduced-Rate Personal Therapy

Students have access to an exclusive partnership with an external counselling organisation, offering therapy at:

£25 per session

This supports:

• Personal development
• Emotional wellbeing
• Reflective practice
• Ethical competence

Personal therapy is strongly encouraged as part of professional growth.

Ongoing Professional Development After Graduation

Graduates are invited to continue their development through our professional membership programme, which offers:

• Continued CPD opportunities
• Ongoing supervision options
• Professional networking
• Practice development support

We remain invested in your career beyond qualification.