Is My CBT Therapist Qualified? A Guide to Therapist Accreditation in the UK
- cbtbournemouth
- Sep 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Understanding the terms and accromymns can be so confusing. Here's a brief guide to therapist accrediation in the UK. You deserve to know your therapist is fully qualified, experienced, and the right person to help you make change.
Why Accreditation Matters
In the UK, the gold standard for CBT therapists is accreditation with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies). This ensures your therapist has completed specialist postgraduate training, meets strict ethical standards, recieves regular high quality clinical supervision of their practice and keeps their skills up to date.
Working with an accredited CBT therapist means you can feel confident that your sessions are evidence-based, structured, ethical and safe.
How to Check If a Therapist Is Qualified
✔️ Look for BABCP accreditation (you can search the BABCP register here).
✔️ Ask about their training and experience with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma.
✔️ Make sure they offer a clear plan and measurable goals for your therapy journey.
My Experience and Approach
I am a fully BABCP accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience supporting people to overcome anxiety, low mood, stress, and overwhelm. Clients often tell me they value my compassionate, down-to-earth approach and the clear practical tools I share to create real and lasting change.
CBT with me isn’t just about coping or surviving, it’s about regaining calm, confidence, breaking unhelpful cycles, and moving forward with compassion, clarity and resilience.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for a qualified CBT therapist you can trust:
👉 Or contact me here to ask about self-funding or private health insurance cover.
You don’t need to struggle alone. With the right support, you can make meaningful changes and feel more like yourself again.
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