Promoting Psychological Wellbeing, PGCert/GradCert at University of Lancashire

The PGCert/GradCert Promoting Psychological Wellbeing trains students in evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions for common mental health problems and gives accreditation to practise as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP). It is part-time at the Preston Campus.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: September 2026; March 2027; September 2027; March 2028  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Enhanced Guided Self Help for Anxiety and Depression, Working with Common Mental Health Problems: Engagement and Assessment, and Culture and Processes in Primary Mental Health Care. Methods include behavioural activation, exposure and habituation, panic management, cognitive restructuring and sleep management.

Career pathways

Development for healthcare professionals in low-intensity CBT, with accreditation to practise as a psychological wellbeing practitioner.

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