Mastishk
Counselling & Training Institute
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Practitioner Certification Program
About the Course
Course Duration: 6 Month
Total Learning Hours: 160 Hours
Mode: Offline/ Online
Course Fee: ₹24,999/-
The CBT Practitioner Course is a structured six-month program designed for learners who want to develop a deeper and more practical understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
The program goes beyond theoretical knowledge and focuses on the practical application of CBT through live training, guided self-learning, worksheets, case formulation, treatment planning, case discussions and supervised practical work.
Participants get an opportunity to work progressively with CBT concepts and practical skills, helping them develop a more structured approach to understanding client concerns and planning CBT-based interventions.
What the Course Covers
The course covers the major areas required to develop a strong working understanding of CBT.
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CBT Theories & Models
Develop a detailed understanding of the theoretical foundations, principles and models underlying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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Cognitive Techniques
Learn how to identify and work with automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, beliefs and unhelpful thinking patterns using structured CBT techniques.
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Behavioural Techniques
Understand and practise behavioural approaches that can be incorporated into CBT-based interventions.
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Case Formulation
Learn how to organise information about a client's presenting concerns and develop a structured CBT case conceptualisation.
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Treatment Planning
Understand how to establish treatment goals and select appropriate cognitive and behavioural interventions according to individual case needs.
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CBT Worksheets & Intervention Tools
Learn to use structured worksheets and practical tools to support assessment, intervention and monitoring of progress.
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Clinical Case Discussions
Work through different case presentations and explore how CBT principles can be applied to varied client concerns.
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Supervised Practice
Apply selected CBT skills through guided practical exercises, case work, viva and supervised activities.
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Professional Documentation
Develop an understanding of structured case documentation and maintaining appropriate professional records.
Learning Components
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Interactive Training — 80 Hours
Comprehensive instructor-led sessions covering CBT theories, models, techniques, case formulation and practical application.
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Guided Self-Learning — 30 Hours
Reading material and recorded resources to support independent learning and reinforce concepts discussed during live sessions.
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CBT Worksheets & Skill Practice — 20 Hours
Structured practice with CBT worksheets and selected cognitive and behavioural techniques.
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Case Formulation Assignments & Case Discussions — 15 Hours
Participants work with case situations to develop formulations and discuss possible intervention approaches.
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Supervised Practicum — 10 Hours
Guided practical work involving application of CBT skills, practical exercises and viva.
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Final Assessment — 5 Hours
Final MCQ examination along with viva/case discussion.
Practical Work
Practical learning is a central part of the CBT Practitioner Course.​
During the six-month program, participants will complete:
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10 CBT Worksheets
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5 Case Conceptualisations
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3 Detailed CBT Case Reports
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2 Complete Treatment Plans
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1 Case Presentation
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1 Final Viva
The practical work is designed to help participants gradually develop their ability to understand cases, formulate problems and plan structured CBT-based interventions.
All required submissions are mandatory for certification.
Who Can Join?
The program is suitable for:
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BA / BSc Psychology Students
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MA / MSc Psychology Students
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Psychology Interns
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Counsellors & Educators
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Social Workers
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Healthcare Professionals
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Professionals and learners interested in developing structured CBT knowledge and practical skills
The program is particularly suitable for learners who want to move beyond introductory CBT knowledge and gain greater exposure to case formulation, intervention planning and practical CBT work.
Certification
Participants will receive the CBT Practitioner Certification from Mastishk Counselling & Training Institute after successfully completing the required learning activities and final assessment.
Certification Requirements
Attendance: Minimum 80%
Assignments: 20%
CBT Worksheets: 10%
Case Report: 30%
Practical Skills & Case Work: 20%
Final Examination (MCQ + Viva): 20%
What You Will Take Away
By the end of the program, participants will have developed a stronger and more structured understanding of:
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CBT theories, models and therapeutic principles
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Cognitive and behavioural techniques
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Automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions
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Case conceptualisation and formulation
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Treatment planning
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CBT worksheets and intervention tools
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Application of CBT techniques to different case presentations
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Case discussion and presentation
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Structured CBT-based intervention planning
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Professional documentation and ethical practice
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Practical decision-making in case work
The program is designed to help participants move from learning CBT concepts to developing practical skills for structured CBT-based work.
Why This Course?
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Learn Beyond Theory
The course places strong emphasis on practical learning rather than limiting the program to theoretical discussions.
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160 Hours of Structured Learning
The six-month format provides sufficient time for learning, practice, assignments, case work and assessment.
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Case-Based Learning
Participants work with case situations to understand how CBT concepts can be applied to different client concerns.
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Extensive Practical Work
Worksheets, case conceptualisations, case reports and treatment plans provide repeated opportunities for skill development.
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Supervised Practicum
Practical sessions and guided activities provide an opportunity to apply selected CBT skills and receive structured guidance.
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Evidence-Based Approach
The course is grounded in established CBT theories, models and intervention principles.
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Structured Certification
Learning activities, practical requirements and assessment criteria are clearly defined throughout the program.
About Trainers
Akanksha Choudhary
RCI-Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Assistant Professor
Experience: 11+ Years ​​​​​​
Vivek Tiwari
Senior Psychologist
(Pursuing PhD)
Experience: 11+ Years
Isha Gaur
Counselling Psychologist
M.A. Clnical Psychology
Experience: 3+ Years
Note: This program is designed to provide structured theoretical knowledge, practical exposure, and skill development in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Completion of this course does not by itself provide a license to practise CBT.