Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CAIRNS)

This is a course suitable for the beginner and for those wishing to refresh their skills. A degree in a health, helping or teaching profession is required. (e.g. Psychologists, Nurses, SW, OT, counselling, Educators, Physicians, Speech therapists).

Provided that all requirements are met, the Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will be awarded at the conclusion of the course.

DAY 1: Introduction to CBT

DAY 2: CBT with Depression

DAY 3: CBT with Anxiety

DAY 4: CBT with Anger

This course will be delivered 9am to 5pm across 4-days.

There will be 4 lecture sessions and 4 supervision sessions over 4 consecutive days

On the first day there is an introduction to CBT. On the three subsequent days, using CBT with depression, anxiety and anger are covered.

Over the lunch break participants are expected to practice their skills in pairs. Experience tells us that this learning experience works best if participants use real issues. You are required to record these practice sessions, using real play not role play and play them back during the afternoon supervision, where participants will work in small groups with a trainer, focussing on skills development.

Your full attendance to all 4-days, in person, is required

VENUE: Crystalbrook Riley, 163 Abbott St, Cairns QLD

CBT in Action: A Practitioner's Tool Kit, by Dr M O'Kelly (included in the course cost)

A Primer on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy 3rd ed - Dryden, W., Di Giuseppe, R., Neenan, M.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics and Beyond 3rd ed - Beck, Judith S.

Prerequisite: Qualified with a degree in a health, helping or teaching profession (e.g. Psychologists, Nurses, SW, OT, counselling, Educators, Physicians, Speech therapists) and able to identify mental health issues.

Registrations: Registrations must be submitted online.

Minimum Numbers: If minimum participant numbers are not met before 1st June 2026, the course will be cancelled and participants will be notified and issued a full refund.

Cancellation Policy: Notice of participant cancellation must be received in writing to CBT Australia (e: events@cbtaustralia.com.au)

• to receive a full refund, notification must be received no later than the 1st June 2026.

• no refunds will be provided if cancellation occurs after the 1st June 2026.

• registration transferable before event commencement to another person, upon application

Morning, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided

Venue Parking: please contact the venue directly.

Venue Accommodation: please contact the venue directly

Please contact our office for more information here.