CBT for Eating Disorders teaches practical strategies to challenge harmful thoughts, build healthier eating patterns, manage emotions, and support long-term recovery through structured, evidence-based psychological techniques and self-awareness for wellbeing.
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CBT for Eating Disorders is a comprehensive online course designed to help learners understand evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches for eating disorders. It explores how cognition and behaviour influence disordered eating patterns, offering structured therapy techniques. The course supports mental health professionals and counselors in delivering effective treatment and recovery-focused support.
This CBT for Eating Disorders course covers core CBT principles, the CBT model, and NICE guidelines for evidence-based practice. Learners explore psychological and cognitive factors behind eating disorders, including behaviour patterns, emotional triggers, and social influences. It also introduces assessment, goal setting, and therapeutic alliance skills essential for effective therapy delivery.
This CBT for Eating Disorders training emphasizes practical application of therapy techniques, including cognitive restructuring, behavioural experiments, and exposure methods. It strengthens counseling skills for supporting recovery, improving mental health outcomes, and guiding clients through sustainable change. Learners gain confidence in delivering structured treatment and ongoing psychological support and counseling interventions.
Learners complete an assignment and can take a mock exam to practice and improve their understanding before the final multiple-choice exam. Tutors provide personalised feedback on the assignment. The final exam is automatically marked, and learners must achieve at least 60% to receive a CPD-certified certificate.
After completing the CBT for Eating Disorders course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £89, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Studying CBT for Eating Disorders provides essential understanding of cognitive behavioural approaches used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours linked to disordered eating. It is highly relevant for mental health, counselling, and healthcare professionals.
This qualification develops knowledge of therapeutic techniques, behaviour patterns, and recovery-focused support strategies. It strengthens clinical awareness and communication skills, enabling learners to support individuals in developing healthier relationships with food and improving emotional wellbeing.
The CBT for Eating Disorders course has a total study time of 2 weeks. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, allowing them to develop an understanding of cognitive behavioural therapy approaches used in supporting individuals with eating disorders while balancing study with other personal or professional commitments.
The CBT for Eating Disorders course requirements are suitable for learners with an interest in mental health and psychological therapies. No prior clinical CBT experience is required, although a basic understanding of psychology or counselling concepts is beneficial. The course is fully online, requiring only internet access and a digital device for flexible self-paced study.
It is a therapy approach that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people manage unhealthy eating patterns and thoughts.
It helps individuals identify negative thoughts, change behaviours, and develop healthier eating habits.
It is suitable for therapists, counsellors, healthcare professionals, and mental health support workers.
It can help with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
You will learn CBT techniques, treatment approaches, behaviour change strategies, and psychological support methods.
| Introduction | |||
| CBT Eating Disorders Promo | 00:02:00 | ||
| About the Tutor | 00:01:00 | ||
| About the Course | 00:02:00 | ||
| CBT & Therapeutic principles | |||
| What is CBT (the CBT model) | 00:06:00 | ||
| NICE guidelines | 00:04:00 | ||
| The therapeutic alliance, Trust and Empathy | 00:07:00 | ||
| Ethics of the therapy | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Psychology & Causations of Eating Disorders | |||
| Eating disorders: Categorisations | 00:07:00 | ||
| Core Psychopathology of Eating Disorders | 00:07:00 | ||
| Co-morbid psychiatric illness | 00:07:00 | ||
| Social and Family factors | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cognitive factors | 00:07:00 | ||
| Emotional factors | 00:09:00 | ||
| The Assessment & Planning | |||
| First session – Assessment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Dietary and Nutritional issues | 00:06:00 | ||
| Setting Goals with the client | 00:07:00 | ||
| Motivational factors | 00:07:00 | ||
| CBT in Practice | |||
| Working with Anxiety | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Socratic approach (Socratic questioning) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Psychoeducation | 00:04:00 | ||
| The ‘Exposure’ technique | 00:07:00 | ||
| Working with Beliefs (shape, weight, food) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Behavioural Experiments | 00:07:00 | ||
| Reviewing & Wrapping up | |||
| Designing and Reviewing Action plans | 00:06:00 | ||
| Concluding therapy successfully | 00:04:00 | ||
| Follow up and Relapse Prevention | 00:05:00 | ||
| Thank you and Good Bye! | 00:02:00 | ||
| Additional Resources | |||
| Additional Resources: CBT for Eating Disorders | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – CBT for Eating Disorders | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – CBT for Eating Disorders | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – CBT for Eating Disorders | 5 days, 17 hours | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – CBT for Eating Disorders | 1 week, 1 day | ||
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