Knowledge library
Library: guides and in-depth reading on CBT, psychotherapy and careers
Articles written by clinicians and educators. We explain the routes into the profession, how treatment works and what you need to know before choosing a training.
Working life 16 min readEAPs and employee support – why the counsellor's training matters
More and more employers buy counselling support for their staff. Research points to good outcomes, yet who sits at the other end of the conversation is rarely regulated. Here we look at what the studies show and what CBT skills add.
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Training 8 min readCBT Step 1 for psychiatry residents – what is required and how does it work?
Foundation psychotherapy training is part of specialist training in psychiatry. We cover what the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Psychiatric Association require, and how a CBT Step 1 fits into your residency.
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Clinical practice 11 min readHow we treat obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) with CBT
From initial assessment to ending therapy: what modern CBT treatment for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) looks like in primary care and specialist mental health services. Practical, clear and evidence-based.
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Method 10 min readWhat is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)?
ERP is the first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder – and one of the most thoroughly researched methods in CBT. Here's how it works, why it works, and what a treatment looks like.
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Career guide 9 min readCounselling therapist vs CBT therapist – what's the difference?
The titles are often used interchangeably in marketing – but in practice they differ in training requirements, scope of work and what you're allowed to do. Here's the clear distinction.
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Training 8 min readCBT or psychodynamic therapy (PDT) – what's the difference?
CBT and PDT are the two dominant therapy traditions in Sweden. Here's how they differ in theory, method, evidence and when to choose which – without turning either into a straw man.
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Method 10 min readSORC analysis – how to understand the function of a behaviour
SORC is the CBT therapist's key analytical tool. Here's how to build a clinical functional analysis that actually explains why a behaviour persists – and how to break it.
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Training 8 min readEligibility for Step 1 – who can apply and what are the rules?
Who is eligible for a Step 1 in psychotherapy? Here's how the requirements are interpreted in practice, what counts as a caring/helping-profession degree, and when exceptions are granted.
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Career guide 9 min readWhat does a CBT therapist do? A day in the job
A CBT therapist works in a structured, evidence-based way with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep problems and other common difficulties. Here's what a typical working day looks like – from initial assessment to discharge.
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Career 8 min readWhat does a psychotherapist earn? Salaries, ranges and what affects them
Average salary, pay ranges and differences between the public and private sectors for licensed psychotherapists in Sweden – plus what actually affects your income.
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Education 8 min readDistance CBT training – how it actually works
Distance CBT training isn't a YouTube playlist of lectures. Here's what everyday life looks like: live sessions, supervision, your own client cases, a learning portal and assessments.
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Training 10 min readHow to choose the right CBT training – a checklist before you apply
CBT training programmes vary hugely in quality. Here's how to tell an accredited Step 1 apart from a short course – and what to check before you pay the first invoice.
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Education 9 min readThe difference between Step-1 and Step-2 in psychotherapy training
Step-1 is basic psychotherapy training. Step-2 is the psychotherapist programme itself, leading to licensure. Here's how they differ in content, length, eligibility and scope of practice.
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Career guide 13 min readHow to become a psychotherapist in Sweden – the full path to professional registration
A complete guide to becoming a psychotherapist: entry requirements, Steg-1, professional experience, Steg-2 and registration with Socialstyrelsen. Written for anyone considering a career change or further training.
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