Frequently Asked Questions – Trainee Therapists
Who is CBT Hub for?
CBT Hub is designed for trainees and early-career practitioners, including:
- EMHPs
- CWPs
- PWPs
- Trainee CBT therapists
- Psychology and mental health students
- Clinicians in placement settings
If you are learning CBT and working with children and young people, CBT Hub is designed to support you.
Can I use CBT Hub while I’m in training?
Yes. CBT Hub is widely used by trainees alongside their academic and clinical training.
Resources are designed to support learning, structure sessions, and build confidence — without replacing supervision or teaching.
Will the resources match what I’m learning on my course?
CBT Hub resources are grounded in CBT models, formulation frameworks, and clinical principles commonly taught across training programmes, including CYP-IAPT pathways.
They are designed to help bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.
Can I use the resources in placement?
Yes. Many trainees use CBT Hub resources in placement settings to support session structure, psychoeducation, formulation, and between-session work.
As always, resources should be used in line with your placement guidance and supervision.
Are the resources beginner-friendly?
Yes. Resources are written in clear, accessible language and designed to support understanding for both clinicians and young people.
They are suitable for trainees who are still developing confidence, as well as for more experienced practitioners.
Will CBT Hub help me feel more confident in sessions?
That is one of our main aims.
CBT Hub is designed to help you:
- Feel more prepared for sessions
- Structure your work more clearly
- Explain CBT concepts more confidently
- Support young people more effectively
- Reduce the pressure to create everything yourself
Are the resources evidence-based?
CBT Hub resources are evidence-informed.
They are grounded in CBT research, clinical guidance, and therapeutic models. The worksheets themselves are practical tools informed by evidence, rather than tools tested through individual trials. We use the term evidence-informed for transparency and accuracy.
Are the resources aligned with CYP-IAPT principles?
Yes. CBT Hub resources reflect key CYP-IAPT values, including:
- Collaboration
- Accessibility
- Engagement
- Formulation-driven work
- Outcome-focused practice
- Empowerment and skill-building
Can I afford CBT Hub as a trainee?
We understand that trainees often have limited budgets.
CBT Hub offers trainee membership options to make access as affordable as possible, while still providing full access to the resource library.
We also encourage members to share CBT Hub with their wider teams. Team memberships are designed to be affordable and accessible, and they allow whole services to benefit from shared tools, language, and consistency — so you’re not working in isolation.
You can view both trainee and team pricing clearly on our website.
Will CBT Hub still be useful after I qualify?
Yes. Many members continue using CBT Hub as they move from trainee to qualified roles.
Resources are suitable across different levels of experience and continue to support practice as confidence and responsibility grow.
Can I use CBT Hub for assignments or reflection?
Yes. Resources can support learning, reflection, formulation thinking, and understanding CBT concepts. They should be used ethically and referenced appropriately where required.
Can I share the resources with others?
Trainee memberships are for your personal professional use. If your team or service would like shared access, team memberships are available.
What if I feel overwhelmed by CBT?
You are not alone.
CBT Hub exists because CBT can feel complex, especially early in training. Our resources are designed to make CBT feel clearer, kinder, and more usable — for both you and the young people you support.
Can I try CBT Hub before committing?
Yes. You can explore a free sample pack before deciding whether full membership feels right for you.
How do I get support?
If you ever have questions, you can contact us at:
info@cbthub.org
We’re always happy to help.
Why was CBT Hub created?
CBT Hub was created to make therapy feel more possible — for clinicians and for young people.
Our mission is to help trainees feel supported, confident, and equipped as they learn to deliver meaningful, compassionate CBT.