Inside CBT: A four day masterclass
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, Professor Nicole Lee, past President and Honorary Fellow of the AACBT, and Paula Ross, counselling psychologist and clinical expert, 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.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and it has been eye opening and fantastic. I have gained a great deal more confidence within myself and further love for how cognitive behavioural therapy is implemented to help others.”
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.

Facilitators: Professor Nicole Lee and Paula Ross
Date: Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 9:30am–4:30pm (all four days)
Location: Melbourne CBD
Pricing: Early bird: $1530 | Standard: $1800 | Group (5+): $1440 each
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