Mastishk
Counselling & Training Institute
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Advance Certification Program
About the Course
Course Duration: 3 Month
Total Learning Hours: 80 Hours
Mode: Offline/ Online
Course Fee: ₹13,999/-
The CBT Advanced Certification is a structured three-month program designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of psychology and counselling and want to develop a deeper understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
The program focuses on moving beyond basic CBT concepts towards case formulation, treatment planning, advanced cognitive and behavioural techniques, clinical case discussions and practical skill development.
Through interactive sessions, guided self-learning, worksheets, case-based assignments and practical activities, participants get an opportunity to understand how CBT concepts can be applied to different client concerns.
What the Course Covers
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Advanced CBT Theories & Models
Develop a deeper understanding of important CBT theories, models and therapeutic principles.
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Advanced Cognitive Techniques
Learn structured approaches for identifying, examining and modifying unhelpful thoughts and cognitive patterns.
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Behavioural Techniques
Understand the use of behavioural strategies as part of CBT-based intervention planning.
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Case Formulation
Learn how to organise information about a client's difficulties and develop a structured CBT case formulation.
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Treatment Planning
Understand how treatment goals and intervention strategies can be planned according to the client's presenting concerns.
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CBT Worksheets & Tools
Learn how structured worksheets can be used to support assessment, cognitive work and behavioural interventions.
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Clinical Case Discussions
Explore case examples and discuss how CBT concepts and techniques can be applied to different client presentations.
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Practical CBT Skills
Develop practical skills through guided exercises, case work, role plays and structured practice.
Learning Components
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Interactive Training — 40 Hours
Conceptual teaching, discussion and practical learning.
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Guided Self-Learning — 15 Hours
Reading material and recorded resources for independent learning.
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CBT Worksheets & Skill Practice — 8 Hours
Practice with commonly used CBT worksheets and basic techniques.
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Case Formulation — 7 Hours
Application of concepts to case situations and basic case conceptualisation.
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Final Assessment — 10 Hours
MCQ examination along with viva/case discussion.
Total: 80 Learning Hours
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Practical Work
Practical learning is an important part of the three-month program.
Participants will be required to complete:
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5 CBT Worksheets
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5 Cognitive Formulations
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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 activities are designed to help participants understand how CBT concepts can be organised and applied to individual cases.
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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Individuals interested in developing advanced knowledge and practical understanding of CBT
The course is particularly suitable for learners who already have some familiarity with psychology, counselling or basic CBT concepts and want to develop their skills further.
Certification
Participants will receive the CBT Advance 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%
Final Examination (MCQ + Viva): 40%
What You Will Take Away
By the end of the program, participants will have developed a stronger understanding of:
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Advanced CBT theories and models
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Cognitive and behavioural intervention techniques
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Case formulation and conceptualisation
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Treatment planning
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CBT worksheets and structured intervention tools
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Application of CBT techniques to different case presentations
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Practical case discussion and presentation
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Structured CBT-based intervention planning
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Professional clinical documentation
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Practical decision-making in CBT-based case work
The program is designed to help learners move from understanding CBT concepts to applying them in a more structured and practical manner.
Why This Course?
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Go Beyond Basic CBT
This program is designed for learners who want to explore CBT beyond introductory concepts and develop a deeper understanding of its practical application.
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Learn Through Cases
Case discussions and practical assignments help connect theoretical concepts with real-world counselling situations.
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Practice, Not Just Theory
Worksheets, formulations, treatment plans and practical exercises provide opportunities to work with CBT tools.
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Structured Learning
The three-month format provides sufficient time to learn concepts, practise skills and complete case-based work.
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Expert Faculty Guidance
Participants receive guidance throughout the learning process to help them understand concepts and improve their practical work.
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Evidence-Based Approach
The course is structured around established CBT principles and commonly used cognitive and behavioural approaches.
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.