a guide to therapy

Our e-learning allows you to focus on your personal and professional development, wherever you are. Each course is broken down into easy to manage sections so you can work through them in your own time, at your own pace.

Our e-learning courses are open to everyone with a my caba account.

Discover why therapy matters, explore different types of support, and learn how to find the right therapist for you.

what's this course about?

This course is about understanding therapy and how it can support wellbeing. You’ll explore why therapy matters, who it can help, and common reasons for seeking support. It offers practical tools to navigate barriers, choose the right therapist, care for yourself between sessions, get the most from therapy, and know where to turn for support.

after completing this course you will be able to

• recognise the value of therapy for a wide range of needs, not just crises.
• challenge myths and reflect on personal reasons for seeking therapy.
• explore practical ways to overcome barriers to access.
• compare therapy types and identify what might suit them.
• define personal goals, preferences, and therapist qualities.
• find and build a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
• develop self-care strategies and maximise therapy’s benefits.
• navigate endings, plan for future support, and know where to turn in crisis.

is this course for you?

This course is for anyone who is considering accessing therapy, or helping someone else to access therapy, to improve or maintain their mental health.