Mind Over Panic: An Introduction to CBT for Panic Disorder


This two-day intensive workshop is designed to equip participants with knowledge and practical skills in applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Panic Disorder. NICE guidelines support the use of CBT to treat Panic Disorder.

  • This two-day course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills to effectively implement CBT in treating Panic Disorder.

    Throughout the two days, interactive activities, case studies, role-plays, and discussions will be used to facilitate learning and application of CBT techniques for Panic Disorder treatment.

  • Day 1

    Morning Session

    Fundamentals of CBT: Understanding the theoretical underpinnings and its applicability to Panic Disorder treatment.

    Overview of Panic Disorder. Symptoms, prevalence, and impact on individuals.

    Afternoon Session

    Assessment and formulation

    Conducting assessments for Panic Disorder. Identifying symptoms, triggers, and associated cognitive and physiological responses.

    Case formulation. Developing individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings and formulation.

    Day 2

    Morning Session

    Psychoeducation and cognitive interventions

    Psychoeducational components. Educating clients about Panic Disorder.

    Cognitive restructuring: Techniques to challenge and reframe panic-related thoughts and beliefs, including behavioural experiments

    Behavioural interventions .

    Introduction to exposure therapy: Gradual exposure techniques to feared situations or bodily sensations associated with panic attacks.

    Afternoon Session

    Developing coping strategies: Identifying and practicing adaptive coping mechanisms during panic attacks.

    Developing plans to maintain progress and prevent relapse.

    Putting it together: how you and your service can put into practice what you have learned; identifying and problem solving barriers, planning and implementation going forward.

  • This course is suitable for mental health professionals (with or without a core training), including counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and individuals interested in gaining insights into ACT.

    Note: This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for working with individuals but does not qualify participants to practice as CBT therapists. Consultation with a qualified mental health professional is essential for any clinical practice involving assessment, formulation, diagnosis or treatment. For information on becoming a CBT therapist in the UK, please see www.babcp.com

  • This course is available as an in-house training course, both online and face to face. Pre-recorded webinar coming soon.

  • Online, in-house: £2450 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £65 per person per day)

    Face to face, in-house: £3450 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £85 per person per day)

    Pre-recorded webinar: Coming soon.

  • To book this course for your team fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will get back to you.

    Alternatively you can email: enquiries@consultminerva.co.uk

    Or call: +44 (0)20 8087 1676

A clip from one our demonstrations from this training

Note: we use actors in our role plays