PGCert Low Intensity Psychological Therapies in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies equips you with clinical assessment and treatment skills. You'll apply short-term, research-backed psychological methods to address mental health conditions, particularly depression and anxiety disorders.
This qualification forms part of the IAPT (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies) initiative, preparing Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners for roles within the National Health Service.

The Department of Health's IAPT scheme represents a groundbreaking mental healthcare model. As a trainee practitioner, you'll learn to support individuals dealing with anxiety and depression through scientifically validated therapeutic approaches.

This training program develops Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners as part of NHS England's talking therapies strategy. Low intensity interventions align with NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) recommendations for treating mild-to-moderate mental health conditions.

Low intensity therapy focuses on empowering patients to manage their depressive and anxious symptoms through cognitive-behavioral techniques. The course prepares trainees to deliver low intensity CBT interventions, typically in public or voluntary healthcare environments. Upon qualification, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners generally work in NHS or public clinical settings, typically at NHS pay bands 5 or 6.