Course Brief
Practical Applications of Compassion Focused Therapy is an engaging and clinically grounded training course led by Professor Nuno Ferreira, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Designed for mental health professionals, this two-day course explores how to integrate the core principles of CFT into everyday clinical work, with a focus on enhancing emotional regulation, reducing shame and self-criticism, and fostering inner warmth.
Practical Applications of Compassion Focused Therapy is an engaging and clinically grounded training course led by Professor Nuno Ferreira, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Designed for mental health professionals, this two-day course explores how to integrate the core principles of CFT into everyday clinical work, with a focus on enhancing emotional regulation, reducing shame and self-criticism, and fostering inner warmth.
CFT, developed by Professor Paul Gilbert, is an evidence-based approach rooted in evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavioural principles. It is particularly relevant for clients who struggle with high levels of self-criticism, trauma, or difficulties in feeling safe or soothed.
Through practical exercises, clinical examples, and guided discussion, participants will learn how to apply CFT techniques to support clients in cultivating self-compassion and building emotional resilience.
- CPD: 14 Hours
- Mode: Live on Zoom or watch as a recording after the course date.
- Dates: 9 January 2026 and 16 January 2026 (Fridays)
- Time: 9 AM - 4 PM on both days with breaks
This course can be used for continuing with your SDS Accreditation on the following Certificates:
It can also be taken as an independent stand-alone training course.
This course comes with 14 CPD Hours.
Course Tutor
Dr Nuno Ferreira is an Associate Professor of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Nicosia. He holds a Licenciature in Clinical Psychology from ISPA, Portugal, and a PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Edinburgh.