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Behavioural Health Institute

Learn to make a difference.

Through our Education Portal we offer certificate, diploma and degree programmes that combine online learning with in-field practice, plus internship, residency and employment opportunities.

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Our approach

All our programmes are delivered through online academic study, with tutoring from expert academics who bring a wealth of specialist knowledge and practical experience. Structured teaching, individual guidance and regular feedback support students throughout their studies.

Our approach combines rigorous academic assessment with practical skills development, reflective learning and supervised experience. Online teaching is complemented by the practicum, placement and supervised practice requirements specified for each programme.

BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches

The programme develops students’ understanding of human behaviour, psychological theory and the application of cognitive behavioural therapeutic approaches. Areas of study and assessment include:

  • Psychological foundations of cognition, emotion and behaviour.
  • Cognitive behavioural theory, therapeutic models and evidence-based interventions.
  • Therapeutic communication, relationship building and collaborative practice.
  • Assessment, case formulation, intervention planning and evaluation.
  • Professional ethics, safeguarding, confidentiality and boundaries.
  • Cultural awareness, inclusion and person-centred practice.
  • Research methods, critical appraisal and academic writing.
  • Practical skills demonstrations and assessed application of therapeutic approaches.
  • Reflective practice, professional development and engagement with supervision.
  • Completion of the programme’s prescribed practicum, placement and supervised hours.
  • An independent honours research project or dissertation, as specified in the programme regulations.

MSc Counselling Psychology

The programme develops advanced understanding of psychological theory, counselling practice and research, with an emphasis on critical thinking, ethical judgement and reflective professional development. Areas of study and assessment include:

  • Advanced counselling theories and psychological approaches.
  • The therapeutic relationship and collaborative work with clients.
  • Psychological assessment, case formulation and intervention planning.
  • Critical evaluation of research and its application to practice.
  • Diversity, cultural context and individual differences.
  • Professional ethics, safeguarding, risk awareness and confidentiality.
  • Advanced research design, methodology and data analysis.
  • Assessed counselling skills and integration of theory with practice.
  • Reflective practice, professional development and use of clinical supervision.
  • Completion of the programme’s prescribed practicum, placement and supervised client-contact hours.
  • A master’s-level dissertation or independent research project.

Programme Completion

To qualify for an award, students must satisfy the applicable entry and progression requirements, successfully complete all required modules and academic credits, pass the prescribed assessments, and demonstrate achievement of the programme’s learning outcomes.

Where required, students must also complete approved placements, document their practicum and supervised practice hours, obtain satisfactory supervisor evaluations, demonstrate practical competence, and meet professional conduct and fitness-to-practise requirements.

Exact credit totals, placement arrangements, client-contact hours, supervision requirements and award conditions are set out in each programme’s published specification.

BPS accredited

Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches BSc (Hons) and MSc Counselling Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), a requirement for most professional careers and further postgraduate training in psychology. The accreditation confirms that the programme meets recognised UK standards in curriculum design, teaching and academic quality.

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