Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)is a form of therapy that has been proven to be effective in treating a variety of common mental health difficulties. Both CBT therapists and psychologists may use CBT interventions in therapy and may work with similar presentations, in similar settings but the training requirements to become a CBT therapist or a psychologist differ.
CBT therapists usually complete specialized training in CBT, such as CBT specific degrees or postgraduate diplomas in CBT whilst delivering supervised practice using the CBT approach.
Psychologists tend to have more general training in psychology, which may involve various therapeutic approaches as well as CBT.
Both CBT therapists and psychologists regularly engage in continuing education and supervision.