Cognitive behavioural therapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practitioners use talking therapy to help patients change negative patterns of thinking or behaviour.

  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.  
  • Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.  
  • Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.  
  • Assess patients for risk of
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Cognitive behavioural therapists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Cognitive behavioural therapist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
33,876 GBP *
per year
30,401 GBP
43,772 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Cognitive behavioural therapist

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  • 33,535 GBP
Average salary for part-time Cognitive behavioural therapist
Average salary for full-time Cognitive behavioural therapist

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Salary over time for Cognitive behavioural therapist

Salary for this role has increased over time
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Future outlook for Cognitive behavioural therapists

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2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cognitive behavioural therapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 62% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 34% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 1% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You'll need:

  • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
  • knowledge of psychology
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • active listening skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Cognitive behavioural therapist interview

Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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