Low Intensity Psychological Therapies. Newcastle University

Programme Overview

This course is part of the 'Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies' programme (IAPT) run by the NHS and is for Trainee Low Intensity Psychological Therapists employed by the NHS. It aims to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to assess and treat patients with brief, evidence-based therapy approaches to facilitate their recovery from mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

Low intensity treatments employ brief, cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches that form part of the stepped care system recommended for depression and anxiety disorders. After meeting and assessing a patient, the therapist provides a therapeutic intervention to help patients with their problems and/or engage with other services that will facilitate them in their recovery.