• Phenomenology, diagnostic classification and epidemiological characteristics of anxiety disorders
• Assessment and formulation for CBT with anxiety disorders
• CBT for Specific Phobias
• CBT for Panic Disorder
• CBT for Social Phobia
• CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• CBT for PTSD
• CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• CBT for Health Anxiety
• Critical appraisal of research evidence – conducting literature reviews
• Theories and experimental studies of process with anxiety disorders
• Linking theory with practice, clinical trials and outcome studies of CBT with anxiety

An orally presented case study based on material from clinical experience (30 minutes) - 50% weighted
This assignment assesses knowledge of cognitive behavioural theory and the ability to conceptualise a case of anxiety according to a proscribed formulation model. Addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3.

A video recording of a client session who has anxiety and was the subject of the orally presented case study, and a 1000 word process case report. – 50% weighted
This assignment assesses CBT practice and is marked against industry standard recognised measures. Addresses learning outcome 4.

Both assessments need to be passed to pass the module.

There will be ten full day teaching sessions during which the following strategies will be used
• Didactic teaching – 14 hours
• Review of therapy videos – to provide examples of the application of different approaches – 14 hours
• Seminar presentations – participants will prepare for and lead seminars on topics of relevance to the learning outcomes of the module – 14 hours
• Experiential learning of behavioural experiments to test anxiety hypotheses – 28 hours

Bennett-Levy, J., Butler, G., Fennell, M., Hackman, A., Mueller, M. & Westbrook, D. (Eds). (2004). Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Butler, G., Fennell, M. & Hackmann, A. (2008). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders. New York: Guilford Press.
Wells, A. (1997). Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A Practical Guide. Chichester: J. Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Wilkinson, A., Meares, K., & Freeston, M. (2011). CBT for Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. London: Sage Publishing.

Computer with Internet Access
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Opportunity to carry out supervised CBT assessment and formulation intervention with clients in a clinical setting
A clinical supervisor who is BABCP accredited.

Entry requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

1) Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of CBT for anxiety disorders. (SU: Knowledge & Understanding)
2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical and research evidence for cognitive behavioural models and an ability to systematically evaluate the evidence. (SU: Enquiry)
3) Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the evidence base for the application of CBT techniques (SU: Analysis)
4) Practise CBT with people with anxiety systematically, creatively and with the intention of a positive clinical outcome (SU: Application)

• Phenomenology, diagnostic classification and epidemiological characteristics of anxiety disorders
• Assessment and formulation for CBT with anxiety disorders
• CBT for Specific Phobias
• CBT for Panic Disorder
• CBT for Social Phobia
• CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• CBT for PTSD
• CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• CBT for Health Anxiety
• Critical appraisal of research evidence – conducting literature reviews
• Theories and experimental studies of process with anxiety disorders
• Linking theory with practice, clinical trials and outcome studies of CBT with anxiety