CPCAB Level 5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
Please note that entry level for this qualification is a Level 4 therapeutic qualification.
This qualification is intended for Learners who want to develop CBT skills and theory as an integral part of their professional counselling work.
It is designed to enhance the employability of counsellors in organisational settings and as independent practitioners by giving them a solid grounding in CBT skills and theory.
The Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory enables you to:
- Work safely using the CBT framework
- Work within the structure of the CBT relationship
- Work with difference and diversity within the CBT framework
- Provide user-centred therapy
- Work with self-awareness
- Work with CBT theory and skills in the therapeutic process
- Work reflectively as a CBT practitioner
- Apply research findings to CBT work.
Our next course is due to commence, fully online, in November 2026 and runs until June 2027 – please see dates below:
Fully online – CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory.
CPCAB approved Centre with 10 years’ experience and excellent achievement rates
The information below outlines the purpose, structure, and practical details of the programme to support your decision-making.
Fees and Payment Structure
High-quality counselling training at an affordable price
At Progressive Counselling & Training, we believe that high-quality professional counselling education should be accessible and affordable.
Our fully online CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory costs £1,568 in total—nearly 50% less than some comparable private training providers.
Affordability does not mean compromising on quality. Our two most recent CPCAB external verification reports highlighted:
- Exemplar systems and processes
- Exemplar tutor feedback
- Excellent retention and achievement rates across all cohorts
- Current, relevant and robust course resources
- Strong communication between tutors and candidates
- Supportive, developmental and personalised feedback
- Robust internal quality assurance and assessment processes
- A warm, empathic, challenging and thought-provoking online learning environment
- A strong commitment to placing candidates at the centre of the training process
Candidates told the external verifier that the course had met or exceeded their expectations and that nothing had been lost through learning online.
The most recent external verification visit resulted in no recommendations and no required actions.
We are proud to combine independently verified quality with manageable monthly payments because we believe that excellent counselling training should remain within reach of committed practitioners.
Deposit: £250.00
CPCAB Registration Fee: £398.00
8 × Monthly Instalments: £115.00
Total Programme Cost: £1,568.00
Course Delivery and Dates
This programme is delivered fully online on Monday evenings 5-9.30pm allowing flexibility alongside existing professional and personal commitments.
Training dates:
Nov: 16th, 30th
Dec: 14th, 21st
Jan: 11th, 18th, 25th,
Feb: 8th, 15th, 22nd,
March: 8th,15th, 22nd,
April: 5th, 12th ,19th, 26th,
May: 10th, 17th, 24th
June: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Next Steps
Before applying, prospective candidates are encouraged to review the official CPCAB qualification information, including the course purpose, entry requirements and progression opportunities.
Please click the link below to view the full qualification requirements:
https://www.cpcab.co.uk/qualifications/cbt-l5
By accepting a place on the programme, candidates agree to pay the full course fees. If a candidate withdraws after the course has commenced, any outstanding course fees will remain payable in full.
For further information please contact: Phillip Smith at phillipsmith68@hotmail.com
To book a place please complete the attached enrolment form and email it to phillipsmith68@hotmail.com
