Trainee CBT Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves undertaking a structured academic and clinical training programme to become a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. The postholder will deliver evidence-based CBT interventions under supervision, assessing patients and supporting their mental health recovery. It requires a strong commitment to learning, reflective practice, and professional development within a multidisciplinary team. The role is suitable for resilient individuals motivated to pursue a career in psychological therapies.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake a structured programme of academic study and supervised clinical practice.
- Assess, formulate, and deliver CBT interventions to individuals with common mental health difficulties.
- Actively engage in academic coursework, clinical supervision, and skills development activities.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Manage risk and support recovery in therapy.
Essential criteria
- A minimum second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject.
- Ability to engage with postgraduate training demands, balance academic and clinical requirements,
Desirable criteria
- A core profession relating to mental health
- A UK Professional registration
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The postholder will undertake a structured programme of academic study and supervised clinical practice to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions. The role combines formal training with practical experience, enabling the trainee to work progressively towards qualification while providing safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Under the supervision of qualified CBT clinicians, the postholder will assess, formulate, and deliver CBT interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties, in line with national guidelines and service protocols.
The role requires a strong commitment to learning, reflective practice, and professional development. The Trainee CBT Therapist will actively engage in academic coursework, clinical supervision, and skills development activities, applying learning to practice and demonstrating ongoing progress against required competencies.
The postholder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication with colleagues and contributing to service objectives, performance standards, and continuous improvement.
This role is suitable for individuals who demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine motivation to pursue a career in psychological therapies, with the ability to bala
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