Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre

Jennie Keyte

A story of growth, acceptance, and the enduring impact of quality teaching

New paper co-authored by OCTC staff Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Helen Kennerley and Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Olivia Plant

New research paper presents a transdiagnostic model of apathy.

OCTC reduces CPD workshop fees to £95 to support NHS colleagues

Amandeep Soomal

Pregnancy and anxiety podcast with Amandeep Soomal and Anxiety UK

Professor Paul Salkovskis

Professor Paul Salkovskis inspires through words and deeds

Inspiring excellence in CBT training, therapy & research

Workshop programme

15 Sep

Managing hostility and aggression in CBT: A skills-based workshop: IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Samantha Salamat, Josephine McInerney
17 Sep

The ABC of CBT: A Masterclass in the Basics: ZOOM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
Helen Kennerley
17 Sep

Introduction to CBT Course (Series 2) 2025: ZOOM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
OCTC staff
01 Oct

‘I have had enough. I have chosen a place, I’m just waiting for the summer then I’m gone’: How to use CBT to tackle hopelessness and suicidality in men experiencing depression: ZOOM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
Anne Garland
07 Oct

CBT Supervision: What is it and how we can do it well: IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Helen Kennerley

View all workshops

University courses

All OCTC Postgraduate Courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are run in collaboration with the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education. Our MSc is an opportunity to conduct high quality CBT research under expert supervision, consistent with the values OCTC has honed since its inception over two decades ago.
Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Postgraduate Certificate in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Psychological Trauma and Personality Development / Psychosis and Bipolar / Supervision and Training / Children and Adolescents
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
DPhil in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

More about courses

Are you...

An individual therapist looking for training?

If you want a basic introduction, without coursework or formal assessment, consider our 8-day ‘Introduction to CBT’ course (usually run 2-3 times per year). 8 days over 2- 3 months.

Read more Book Training
Needing help with BABCP accreditation

OCTC supervisors have considerable experience at helping supervisees attain BABCP Accreditation as a CBT therapist, supervisor or trainer, including those who have not completed a BABCP-Accredited training course and / or do not have a ‘core profession’.

Read more
Wanting to commission OCTC to provide tailored training at your place of work, or in Oxford?

We can provide training anywhere around the UK or abroad to meet your specific needs.

Read more

View all workshops

More about courses

Victoria Bream

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Tom Graham

Counselling Psychologist

Sarah Rakovshik

PG Diploma in CBT Director

Sarah Mansfield

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Sarah Lack

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Photo Richard Blackwell

Richard Blackwell

Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Paul Salkovskis

Director of OCTC

Olivia Plant

Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Maria Brunsden

Marketing Communications Lead

Lynne Bester

Academic Administrator

Louise Isham

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Kim Morris-Smith

Senior Administrator

Kate Rosen

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Jo Adams

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Jean Kennedy

Part-time Secretary

Helena Laughton

Principal Counselling Psychologist

Picture of Helen Kennerley

Helen Kennerley

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dan White

Consultant Clinical Psychotherapist

Anne Garland

Consultant Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Amandeep Soomal

Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Alison Croft

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Adrian Krajewski

OCTC Online Support/Content Development Officer