Certificates & Diplomas | SDS Seminars Ltd

Master Practitioner Diploma in CBT

The BPS Approved Master Practitioner Diploma is designed to provide students with a comprehensive skills and theory based training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy covering in total 525 hours (min requirement 450 hours) of training via direct tutor training, video demonstrations, practice, interactive online modules, post-course reading with assessed online tests (Evidenced Reading) and Case Formulation submissions.

Through these means, the course enables students to achieve a proficiency in CBT and receive a Master Practitioner Diploma in CBT (MPD CBT) on completion.

Certificate in Clinical Supervision

This short BPS Approved Certificate Course is ideal for those who supervise the clinical and casework of others. The full Certificate consists of: a two-day Essential Supervision Skills course; an Online Exam; a one-day Advanced Supervision Skills course and a Final Project and gives you a Level 4 (Proficiency) Accreditation in Clinical Supervision.

BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision meets the training standards required for Chartered Psychologists to confer eligibility to the BPS’s Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS).

Certificate in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

The BPS Approved Certificate in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with SDS Accreditation (Four Levels of Professional Development) provides structured training in the theory and practice of this evidence-based model. ACT integrates acceptance, mindfulness, commitment, and behaviour-change strategies to enhance psychological flexibility—helping clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions while building a values-driven life. Widely used in pain management, trauma, and depression, ACT offers a flexible therapeutic framework. The Certificate combines core teaching with experiential learning through the 3-Day ACT Practitioner’s Toolkit, including case discussions and tailored masterclasses.

Min 43 CPD Hrs, max 52 CPD Hrs

Certificate in CBT for Children and Adolescents

This innovative and comprehensive modular Certificate provides participants with skills to use the core principles of CBT with Children and Adolescents. It was designed exclusively for SDS Seminars Ltd by Dr Andrew Beck, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, Senior Lecturer on the Children and Young People’s Talking Therapies programme, a member of the BABCP Scientific Committee, a Past President of BABCP in cooperation with Paul Grantham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, SDS Founder.

The course consists of:

14 modules on CBT for children and adolescents that can be booked individually or together with a substantial saving
Final Online Test

Certificate in Integrated CBT for Working with Adolescents

This BPS Approved Certificate in CBT for Working with Adolescents consists of 20 two-hour training modules (40 CPD hours). The Certificate is designed to enable delegates to apply CBT to a range of common adolescent problems important to both practitioners and their clients. Each module gives a background on the topic, combined with practical implications and strategies.

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Certificate in Working with Non-Diagnostic Psychological Problems

The full BPS Approved Certificate in Working with Non-Diagnostic Psychological Problems consists of:

15 two-hour training modules of Integrated CBT for Common Life Challenges Course, Instant Access Online
A two-day module on working with Procrastination: I Want to Stop Procrastinating Now, Live
A two-day module on working with Impostor Syndrome: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Live

The Certificate is designed to enable delegates to apply Integrated CBT to a range of common problems important to both practitioners and their clients.

Certificate in Private Practice

The BPS Approved Certificate in How to Set Up and Run a Successful Private Practice provides clear, practical guidance for both experienced and newly qualified mental health practitioners. Led by Professor Andrew Reeves, an internationally recognised expert in private practice, the programme equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to establish and grow a thriving practice. Delivered in six concise monthly sessions, it covers the key clinical and business aspects of independent work, including set-up, legal considerations, marketing, client engagement, and service development, offering a structured pathway to building a successful and professionally rewarding practice.

Min 12 CPD Hrs.

Certificate in Resource Based Therapies

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The BPS Approved Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (RBT) consists of 3 modules / 5 training days that can be booked together or separately. 3 Modules of the Certificate in Resource Based Therapies are Motivational Interviewing & Beyond (2 day course), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (2 day course), Positive Psychotherapy: Supercharge Your Practice. There is a considerable overlap and shared theoretical underpinnings to these three approaches. Most importantly, because all three utilise brief and practical interventions to facilitate change.

Certificate in Solution Focused Therapy

The Certificate in Solution Focused Therapy provides a comprehensive exploration of this highly effective, evidence-based approach, which has gained increasing recognition for its pragmatic and collaborative focus on clients’ strengths and resources. While Solution Focused Brief Therapy is often employed as an enhancement to existing therapeutic models, it also offers a credible alternative in its own right, with distinctive techniques that predate and complement CBT, while drawing clear parallels with Systemic and Client Centred traditions. Participants will develop both a theoretical understanding and practical skillset in applying Solution Focused methods across a wide range of clinical settings, enabling them to work with clarity, efficiency, and creativity in supporting meaningful change.

Certificate in Trauma Treatments with SDS Accreditation in Working with Trauma (Four Levels of Professional Development)

The Certificate consists of 4 modules / 8 training days that can be booked together or separately as individual courses that give you SDS Accreditation Level Two and a number of follow-up courses to sustain/advance your level of Accreditation. The course is designed to provide both an up-to-date theoretical overview of a selection of trauma treatment approaches along with their practical application within a range of practice environments.