CBT for Eating Disorders
Overview Eating disorders affect many people across the UK, with NHS data showing that referrals for specialist eating disorder services …
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Overview
Eating disorders affect many people across the UK, with NHS data showing that referrals for specialist eating disorder services have increased significantly in recent years. Recognising signs, understanding behaviours and communicating supportively can help create safer pathways for those affected. CBT for Eating Disorders introduces cognitive behavioural therapy approaches for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder through structured online learning.
Explore CBT models, therapeutic relationships, ethics, assessment, goal setting, motivation, anxiety management, beliefs, exposure techniques, behavioural experiments and relapse prevention. Designed for counselling learners, support workers and wellbeing staff, this course builds valuable mental health awareness.
Completion may support UK pathways such as Mental Health Support Worker, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Counselling roles, alongside further recognised qualifications. Enrol with Thames College today.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course develops knowledge of CBT principles, eating disorder assessment, therapeutic communication, behavioural methods, action planning and relapse prevention within supportive settings.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain core CBT principles and their use within eating disorder support.
► Recognise psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional eating disorder factors.
► Describe CBT assessment, goal setting, and motivational methods.
► Identify anxiety, food, shape and weight beliefs affecting eating behaviour patterns.
► Explain exposure, Socratic questioning, and behavioural experiments in CBT.
► Outline action planning, follow-up, and relapse prevention approaches.
Who is This Course For?
This online CBT course welcomes learners interested in eating disorder awareness, mental health support, counselling methods and person-centred communication across care settings.
► Counselling learners studying CBT and eating disorder support methods.
► Mental health workers understanding eating disorder behaviour patterns.
► Wellbeing staff learning assessment and relapse prevention concepts.
► Healthcare learners exploring cognitive and emotional eating factors.
► Practitioners reviewing CBT methods for eating disorders.
► Career changers exploring counselling and psychological wellbeing careers.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this CBT for Eating Disorders course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the CBT for Eating Disorders course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 135 GBP within UK
► 145 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses meet recognised CPD Quality Standards, supporting high-quality learning and ongoing professional development.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a recognised accreditation framework that endorses high-quality, non-regulated training courses across a wide range of industries.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
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UKRLP Registered
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Career Opportunities
This course supports learners exploring counselling, wellbeing and mental health careers across the UK, although regulated roles require further qualifications, supervised experience and professional registration.
► Cognitive Behavioural Therapist — Average UK Salary: £40,000–£57,000 per year
► Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner — Average UK Salary: £28,000–£39,000 per year
► Social Worker — Average UK Salary: £32,000–£48,000 per year
► Family Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year
► Residential Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year
► Social Work Assistant — Average UK Salary: £20,000–£28,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► Course Introduction and Overview
► Understanding the Course Structure and Learning Approach
► Introduction to CBT for Eating Disorders
► What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
► Understanding the CBT Model
► NICE Guidelines and Evidence-Based Approaches
► Building Therapeutic Relationships Through Trust and Empathy
► Ethical Principles in Therapy
► Classification and Types of Eating Disorders
► Core Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
► Understanding Co-Morbid Psychiatric Conditions
► Social and Family Influences on Eating Disorders
► Cognitive Factors Affecting Eating Behaviours
► Emotional Factors and Their Impact
► Conducting the First Assessment Session
► Understanding Dietary and Nutritional Challenges
► Setting Collaborative Goals with Clients
► Exploring Motivation and Readiness for Change
► Supporting Clients with Anxiety Management
► Using the Socratic Approach and Questioning Techniques
► Providing Effective Psychoeducation
► Applying Exposure Techniques
► Working with Beliefs About Shape, Weight and Food
► Using Behavioural Experiments in CBT
► Creating and Reviewing Action Plans
► Successfully Concluding Therapy Sessions
► Follow-Up Support and Relapse Prevention Strategies
► Course Summary and Final Reflections
► Additional CBT for Eating Disorders Resources
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Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| CBT Eating Disorders Promo | 00:02:00 | ||
| About the Tuto | 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 | 2 weeks | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
Course Reviews
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This online course introduces cognitive behavioural therapy methods related to eating disorder support. Learners explore thought patterns, emotions, behaviours, therapeutic communication, assessment approaches and recovery-focused strategies connected with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and learners interested in mental health support. It starts with essential CBT concepts before introducing therapeutic principles, assessment methods, behavioural techniques and relapse prevention, making the learning journey accessible without previous specialist experience.
Learners study CBT foundations, eating disorder categories, psychological influences, therapeutic relationships, ethics, assessment, goal setting, motivation, anxiety management, exposure techniques, behavioural experiments and prevention strategies. The course develops awareness of how CBT approaches are used within supportive mental health environments.
No, this course alone does not allow learners to practise as qualified CBT therapists. Professional therapy roles usually require accredited qualifications, supervised clinical training and appropriate registration. This programme supports knowledge development and awareness rather than independent therapeutic practice.
Successful learners may receive certification recognising their completed learning. A certificate can support personal development records, CVs and continued learning portfolios. However, it should not be considered a replacement for regulated qualifications required for professional therapeutic roles.
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