Mastering the CTS-R: Building Competence in CBT Practice
Developing your CBT skills and increasing your knowledge
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Developing your CBT skills and increasing your knowledge
This skills-based course is designed for postgraduate CBT students who want to deepen their understanding and effective application of the Cognitive Therapy Scale – Revised (CTS-R).
The CTS-R is a key tool for evaluating clinical competence in BABCP-accredited CBT programmes across the UK, especially during the assessment of recorded therapy sessions (often referred to as “tapes”).
Through a structured review of all 12 CTS-R items, students will learn to deliver high-quality, evidence-based CBT interventions that align with standards in both training and clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on developing core competencies, understanding the rationale behind each criterion, and applying this knowledge in a clinical context.
With input from BABCP-accredited Clinical Supervisors, students will engage with video examples, expert commentary, and guided discussions. The course equips trainees with the skills to demonstrate structure, clinical competence, and therapeutic flexibility.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the CTS-R’s purpose, structure, and scoring.
Identify therapist behaviours and strategies associated with high-competence ratings across all 12 scale items.
Learn to structure CBT sessions that meet CTS-R criteria while maintaining responsiveness to client needs.
Apply the CTS-R to critically evaluate both your own and others’ therapy sessions, supporting reflective practice.
Review supervisor feedback on example sessions to build confidence in preparing for assessed recordings (“tapes”).
Ideal for:
Trainee CBT therapists enrolled in BABCP-accredited (or in-process of accreditation) postgraduate programmes who are seeking to strengthen clinical skills and succeed in formal assessments.
