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University of Southampton: Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with IAPT PWP Status
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Psychology |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 5000 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Learn the skills to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and help treat people with anxiety and depression on this PGCert in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP Status. Our expert academics will train you to deliver psychological interventions within a stepped care model. You’ll complement your learning with clinical work in approved IAPT service, allowing you to apply theory in a real-life setting.
This part-time course is aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
You’ll learn how to deliver low intensity CBT to support people with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, and help them to self-manage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2: 2 Hons degree in a clinical, health or science subject. You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service, or meet the requirements for an honorary contract with an IAPT service. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
You will be taught to deliver psychological interventions to those suffering with anxiety and depression. The programme is underpinned with CBT principles and blends theoretical knowledge within a stepped care work environment to ensure that skills are taught, practised and honed in an academic and clinical environment. You will consider the skills required to practise as a PWP, and take part in role play and simulated clinical situations allowing you to apply the principles in a safe environment before working with patients.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2: 2 degree in a clinical, health or science subject. You should have secured recruitment into a trainee PWP post in an IAPT service, or meet the requirements for an honorary contract with an IAPT service. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
England | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 4782 GBP for Year 1 |

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