Competencies Required to Deliver Effective Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy: Based on “Improving Access to Psychological Therapies” Developed in England

Abstract

The present study aimed to summarize the competencies required in order to be able to deliver effective cognitive and behavioral therapy, based on “Improving Access to Psychological Therapies”, which was developed in England. Clinical psychologists (n＝2), a professor (n＝1), associate professors (n＝3), and a graduate student (n＝1) reviewed and discussed a competency list. After that, the competencies were summarized in 45 general categories and 108 more specific categories. The discussion recommends that future studies develop checklists and confirm their reliability and validity.