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Clinical Psychology & Applications of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - PSY00011H

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  • Department: Psychology
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Sam Rankin
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 1 2023-24

Module aims

Clinical Psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being using the agency of words” (BPS website). Clinical psychologists work psychotherapeutically in a range of clinical settings and with a variety of groups across the lifespan. This module will briefly introduce the student to the field of clinical psychology in general and in particular to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This will include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) applied to panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, third wave therapies, service user discussion and chronic pain. This module will also provide an introduction to third wave therapies which have their roots in the cognitive behavioural approach.

The aim of this module is to develop students’ enthusiasm for working with the range of clinical presentations encountered in the practice of clinical psychology. This module will offer an initial insight into the world of clinical psychology to the student and form a basis for developing their interest further. This module, alongside the second advanced module in clinical psychology taught in the spring term, prepares students for applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Hull University.

Clinical psychology is an applied profession underpinned by psychological science. In the field of clinical psychology self-reflection, toleration of uncertainty and empathic understanding are also important. This module will focus primarily on the psychological science but will encourage students to begin to consider and develop these additional clinical skills. As such, this module will therefore be most suited to students who are interested in both the process of developing these more reflective and flexible ways of thinking in combination with learning the academic material.

Module learning outcomes

  • Explain the theoretical background of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Explain and evaluate the application of CBT with different clinical populations
  • Explain the basic elements of formulation
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of relevant academic papers within clinical psychology, and communicate their understanding and conclusions in a balanced way within group discussions.

Module content

  • Introduction to the Module, Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Depression.
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Panic Disorder
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • The Evolution of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches: Third Wave Therapies – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • The Evolution of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches: Third Wave Therapies – Compassion Focussed Therapy
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Risk Management and Suicide Prevention
  • A Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Chronic Pain
  • Clinical Film, Discussion and Revision

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Clinical Psychology & Applications of Cognitive Therapy (CBT)		 5 hours 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Clinical Psychology & Applications of Cognitive Therapy (CBT)		 5 hours 100

Module feedback

The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.

Indicative reading

General Reading for 1st lecture:

Beinhart, H., Kennedy, P., &Llewelyn, S. (2009). Clinical psychology in practice. BPS Blackwell

Hall, J. & Llewelyn, S. (2006) What is clinical psychology? (4th edition). Oxford University Press.

Specific reading lists will be given in advance of each seminar on the VLE.


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.