PGDip Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (High Intensity) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A full-time CBT course accredited by the British Psychological Society and BABCP (Level 2) that trains staff working with children and young people to deliver high intensity CBT for anxiety and depression. It follows NHS England's Children and Young Peoples Psychological Training Curriculum and is delivered by the Charlie Waller Institute.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences | Department: Charlie Waller Institute | Duration: 1 year full-time (12 months) | Intake: February (next cohort February 2027) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 40-credit compulsory modules: Basic Skills, Therapy for Childhood Anxiety and Therapy for Childhood Depression, combining university teaching with supervised clinical practice at a placement service in England.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and can practise as CBT therapists with children, young people and families.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level 6 qualification (degree or equivalent); a minimum of two years' experience working with children, families and young people in a mental health-focused role; foundation knowledge of CBT; BABCP membership before starting; access to suitable patients and supervision in an NHS or local authority service or suitable placement. Entry route: either a BABCP-recognised core profession (with one year worked in that role) or completion of a KSA portfolio before entry (required by the interview date). Applicants previously completed low intensity training (CWP or EMHP) need two years of qualified practice. Offers are conditional on passing the KSA where applicable.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2026/27). Self-funding or employer-sponsored; NHS-funded trainees have fees covered; 2027/28 fee not yet available Source

Intake: February (next cohort February 2027)

Duration: 1 year full-time

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