Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre

OCTC is involved in developing guidance related to best practices of CBT therapy, supervision and training in the current situation.

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WORKING WITH PSYCHOSIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO CBT FOR DISTRESSING VOICES – 12th May 2020

WORKING WITH PTSD IN ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES – 12th May 2020

ANXIETY: CLINICAL UPDATE AND MASTERCLASS – 13/14th May 2020

Inspiring excellence in CBT training, therapy & research

Workshop programme

11 May

Working with Psychosis: An Introduction to CBT for Delusions
Louise Isham
12 May

Working with Psychosis: An Introduction to CBT for Voices
Louise Isham
12 May

Working with PTSD in asylum seekers and refugees
Kerry Young
13 May

Anxiety: clinical update and masterclass
Victoria Bream
15 May

Breaking cycles of neglect and abuse: Attachment informed CBT
Sasha Walters, Helen Kennerley

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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 new programme provides an accessible and flexible format of CBT training, well suited to the needs of contemporary mental health practitioners, whilst maintaining the 'gold-standard' delivered over the past two decades.
Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Postgraduate Certificate in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Complex presentations / Psychological trauma / Psychosis & Bipolar / Supervision & Training / Children & Adolescents
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
DPhil in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Short Course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Research Skills
Short Course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Advanced Clinical Practice

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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Sarah Rakovshik

PG Diploma in CBT Director

Martina Mueller

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Louise Isham

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Lisa Palmer

Principal Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Kim Morris-Smith

Senior Administrator

Joy McGuire

Principal Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Jean Kennedy

Part-time Secretary

Helen Kennerley

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Alison Croft

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Adrian Krajewski

OCTC Online Support/Content Development Officer