CBT FOUNDATION FOR NEW & RETURNING PSYCHOLOGISTS
Mastering Cognitive Based Therapy
Ten practical modules taking you from assessment and formulation through to cognitive, behavioural and physiological intervention — built from real client scenarios, not just theory.
WHY THIS COURSE
Theory you already know. Practice you can use tomorrow.
Starting out as a Psychologist, or returning to practice after time away, comes with a steep learning curve that university rarely finishes preparing you for. This program closes that gap with a practical, session-by-session walkthrough of CBT: the most widely taught and used evidence-based approach in Australian psychology.
Many new psychologists know CBT in theory but freeze when it's time to apply it:
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"How do I actually run an intake?"
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"How do I word a thought diary prompt?"
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"What do I say when a client tells me they know it logically, but it still feels true?"
BUILT FROM PRACTICE
Written by a working Clinical Psychologist
This course was created by Nick Webb, Clinical Psychologist at The Harvest Clinic, with content informed by the prior training work of Ric Collen; grounded in real supervision conversations and client work, not generic theory.
Real Case Examples
Every technique is taught through a worked client scenario; Mary, Jennifer, Peter, Mai and others, so the theory lands as something usable.
Reflective Activities
Pause points throughout each module, several with model answers, so you can test your own thinking before comparing notes.
Self-Paced Access
Work through all ten modules or just the ones you need, in your own time, on any device.
COURSE OVERVIEW
10 modules, start to finish
No prior CBT experience required; each module builds on the last, from foundational role and formulation through to funding pathways and consolidation.
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Being a Psychologist
Your role in the Australian system, regulatory bodies, evidence-based practice, and reflecting on your own strengths and needs as a clinician.
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CBT Assessment & Formulation
Intake interviews, gathering referral and collateral information, and building your first case formulations (the 5 Ps).
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Cognitive CBT Part 1
Building a client's awareness of their own thinking, Thought Diaries (A-B-C), and Worry/Thinking Time.
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Cognitive CBT Part 2
Cognitive Restructuring, disputing unhelpful thoughts, and working with Core and Intermediate Beliefs.
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Behavioural CBT Part 1
Behavioural Activation and Behavioural Experiments, with full worked client examples.
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Behavioural CBT Part 2
Understanding avoidance, and applying Graded Exposure — In Vivo, Imaginal and Interoceptive.
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Physical Symptom Management
The fight/flight response, relaxation and breathing techniques, sleep hygiene, and substance use considerations.
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Delivering Therapy
Microcounselling and engagement skills, risk assessment and crisis referral, reviewing progress, and relapse prevention.
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Practical Considerations
Registration requirements, Code of Conduct, and navigating Medicare, NDIS and other funding pathways.
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Consolidation & Reflection
Bringing it all together with an end-to-end CBT therapy flow and final case-based activities.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What you get
Real Case-Based Learning
Every module is built around worked examples and client scenarios, so you finish with something usable in your very next session.
Practical Activities
Reflective prompts throughout, some with model answers, to test your thinking before moving on.
Self-Paced & Flexible
Complete all 10 modules or just the ones you need, at your own pace, from any device.
Please note: in its current form, this course does not include an active assessment component and cannot be counted as Active CPD.
THE THINKING BEHIND THE COURSE
From someone who's been in the room
"I remember what it was like stepping into the room as a new Psychologist — plenty of theory, not always enough of the practical, moment-to-moment clarity."
I built this course because CBT is the backbone of evidence-based practice in Australia, and if you're going to use one framework often, it's worth having somewhere solid to stand. This program draws on real client scenarios and the day-to-day questions I've fielded from supervisees over the years, the goal isn't to replace your training or supervision, but to give you a practical companion for the early (and not-so-early) parts of your career.
— Nick Webb, Clinical Psychologist
Ready to build your CBT foundations?
CPD Hours: 12 Hrs
Cost: $100
Course Access: Online on-demand
Access Duration: 2 Months
GETTING STARTED
How to access the course
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Complete enrolment / purchase step
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Create your login with email & password
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Request access — you'll be granted entry shortly after
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Return anytime via "Already Purchased"