Course overview
You gain a theoretical understanding of the factors that make up and influence supervisory functioning. This enables you to provide CBT supervision, enhancing the clinical practice of others and improving psychological therapies for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Where you study
Online and at Teesside University Darlington campus.
Where you study
Course details
What you study
You study theories of learning, education and models of supervision and learn how these can be integrated into supervisory practice. You explore influencing factors such as the supervisory relationship, culture, legal and ethical issues. You build a portfolio which involves achieving supervision competencies and reflecting on your supervision practice and the context you deliver it.
How you learn
You learn through lectures and seminars.
How you are assessed
You are assessed through a 2,000-word critical commentary, and by achieving supervision competencies signed off by a practice supervisor.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
This course is designed for BABCP-accredited CBT therapists working within NHS Talking Therapy Services.
You must be working within a role where:
- a CBT supervisor can oversee your development as a clinical supervisor and sign off supervisory competencies
- you have access to a minimum of two CBT supervisees
- you can obtain 10 hours of clinical supervision during the course (five hours for each supervisee).
Employability
Career opportunities
This award prepares you to deliver high-quality CBT supervision to trainees or qualified therapists.
