Taught course

Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with IAPT PWP Status

Institution
University of Southampton · Psychology
Qualifications
PCert

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at a global top 100* university.
Learn the skills needed 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, aimed at people who want to work in a stepped care Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
Our expert academics will train you to deliver psychological interventions within a stepped care model. You’ll complement your learning with clinical work in an approved IAPT service, allowing you to apply theory in a real-life setting.
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.
You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum of 6.0 in all components.

This course is not available to EU and international students.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PCert
    part time
    20 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Ennironmental and Life Sciences
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000