Overview

The Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) course is offered by the University of Essex.

Our certificates in PWP enable you to work with people who experience common mental health problems. You will learn to use a range of protocols derived from the best evidence based practice methodologies available. The protocols are drawn from cognitive behavioural theory and utilise self-help processes to empower patients to take control of their own well-being needs.

You will learn the coaching and facilitation skills necessary to support this kind of self-help process and receive a full grounding in the theory underpinning these approaches. You will also learn about the service structure underpinning the IAPT initiative which you will be working in during your training.

Your future after the Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) course offered by the University of Essex

During your training, it is usual for students to be employed at NHS Band 4 or equivalent. Following training, it is usual for your employing organisation to continue your employment at NHS Band 5 or equivalent. This change in banding acknowledges your qualified status.

PWPs may also go on to achieve senior PWP status and role after gaining further experience. You may also choose to extend your role into one of the new developing areas in IAPT. Some PWPs may become more involved in education of new practitioners. Generally PWPs stay within the role deepening their skills and competencies.

Other career development areas may be available in your particular IAPT services.

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) against the requirements for qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems
Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders
Values, Employment and Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to the programme is through interview for a trainee PWP post in one of our local IAPT compliant partners. Roles are advertised via NHS Jobs Website or other local IAPT compliant provider organisations.
Employment as a trainee PWP is a pre-requisite for applying for the programme.
A relevant first honours degree, or equivalent, eg professional experience and responsibility

Tuition Fees

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8280 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3864 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Your future after the Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) course offered by the University of Essex

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Colchester

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