Level up your practice with our acclaimed four day masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapy 

Are you an alcohol and other drug worker in a counselling or case management role? This four day intensive is for you! Cognitive behaviour therapy is a core foundation for all best practice interventions in alcohol and other drug treatment. This is Australia’s only in depth masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapies specially designed for people who work with clients with alcohol and other drug issues.

Learn essential frameworks, processes, and strategies to boost your skills and confidence in engaging in effective CBT work with your clients that achieves results.

You will gain new knowledge, advanced skills, and greater confidence in both traditional and newer behavioural and cognitive therapy models, including mindfulness based therapies.

Immerse yourself in self reflection and skill rehearsal to build on your skills in assessment, case formulation, intervention, and responding to therapeutic challenges.

Our cognitive behaviour therapy experts, former President and Honorary Fellow of the AACBT Professor Nicole Lee and counselling psychologist and clinical expert Paula Ross present this top rated four day masterclass.

On average, participants of Inside CBT report a 66% increase in knowledge of CBT techniques and strategies, 73% increase in knowledge of CBT theory, 70% increase in skills, and 86% increase in confidence. Satisfaction is rated at 9.3/10 on average and 100% of participants would recommend this workshop to others.

“Huge appreciation for the knowledge learned and the skills obtained, thank you.”

Learning outcomes

• Deepen your understanding of the CBT approach and the similarities and differences between the many forms of CBT
• Understand what really drives motivation and change from a behavioural and cognitive therapy framework
• Apply a comprehensive CBT model that offers a clear framework for effective assessment, formulation, and intervention
• Improve CBT skills through in depth practice
• Recognise and respond to therapeutic relationship challenges within a CBT framework

Who should attend

This is an advanced skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our Understanding CBT workshop before attending this workshop. This workshop is suitable for workers in clinical settings.

Facilitator: Professor Nicole Lee and Paula Ross 

Date: Tuesday 11 November to Friday 14 November 2025

Time: 9:30am–4:30pm

Location: Melbourne CBD (Venue TBC)

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