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At the PBBT Institute, we believe in a dynamic approach to mental health that goes beyond traditional diagnoses. Our innovative model focuses on understanding the core processes driving psychological challenges, enabling practitioners to deliver tailored, effective treatments for every individual.
PBBT offers a step-by-step framework that empowers therapists to assess, intervene, and adapt with precision. Whether working with simple or complex cases, our model ensures that practitioners have the tools to guide clients through meaningful and lasting change.
By joining the PBBT Institute, practitioners gain access to cutting-edge knowledge and practical training designed to improve outcomes, reduce burnout, and build confidence. Equip yourself with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern care.
Premium and Organizational memberships gain access to advanced content webinars, masterclasses, case troublshooting sessions and community networking events.
The only global training in Process-based Behavior Therapy (PBBT)
Board Certification to practice PBBT (BC-PBBT title)
Enhances clinical precision and client outcomes
Improves clinical confidence and decision-making
Enhances professional standing and opportunities for career advancement
A very practical approach to training led by the developers of PBBT
External validation by the PBBT Institute’s Advisory Council
Academic Credit Rating - the course is credit rated by an external qualifications body
I am very grateful for all that I have learned during the training and supervision with the PBBT Insititute. It has led to a major change in my clinical work. I have become more precise in my analytical work and interventions. In the relationship with the clients, I can see behaviors that I wouldn´t have previously attached importance to. Implementing PBBT in my clinical work has also had a significant impact on clients. Several clients have reported back to me that our work together has made them feel seen and understood in a way that they had not previously experienced. I'm so grateful to the PBBT Institute for that. I am looking so much forward to continuing on learning from you.
Birgitte Bentsen
Clinical Psychologist, Denmark
PBBT gave me the tools for conducting functional analysis in a way that effectively helps predict and influence client behavior and expands the range of clinical interventions. Since I’ve integrated PBBT into my clinical practice, my clients’ clinical effectiveness measures have improved significantly. PBBT goes to the heart of who we are as humans and gives us concrete tools to target the unhelpful verbal networks that trap us in a false sense of ourselves. It helps us find and grow into who we really are. A deeply existential therapy of the self, I can’t recommend PBBT highly enough.
Benjamin Schoendorff
Co-author The Essential Guide to the ACT Matrix
I started my training with Yvonne and Ciara in Dublin some years ago and I could see they have the “something” I was looking for in my clinical work. I immediately decided they were going to be my trainers. As I usually do, I commit myself “all the way” to learn this amazing new world called PBBT. Precision with love and humanity, Science and Art, Knowing what and knowing how altogether, that is just a part of what I found up to now. I am the number one fan of PBBT, and I am aware that the trip is still beginning
Fabian Olaz
CIPCO Foundation, National University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
I noticed a big improvement in my clinical work, specifically in clinical situations where I would normally get stuck and go in circles. In particular, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my ability to conceptualize cases and deliver process-based interventions. I’ve also recently received feedback from several clients that our work has felt more potent. I look forward to doing more trainings in PBBT as soon as possible
Cameron Murphey
Psychologist, Oakland, California
My training and supervision with PBBT Institute has made a strong impact on my psychotherapy practice. Even though I am only starting to implement PBBT in my work, I already see an increased clarity and accuracy in what I think, say and do inside and outside of therapy sessions. I am really looking forward to continuing this journey of learning PBBT
Rudi Eide
Psychologist, Cand. Psychol., Akershus University Hospital, Norway
I’ve always looked for the answer to the questions about what psychological problems exactly are, why people have them, and why people do what they do. I also didn’t understand why a lot of clients in mental health care don’t recover. I never found the exact answer in all the education I had. When I met Yvonne and Ciara and heard their explanations on these problems I finally started understanding my lifelong questions. Yvonne and Ciara are women who are highly qualified and warm-hearted. The supervision sessions with Ciara are so educational for techniques and self-growth – it’s something I’ve never had before.
Frederike Gnoth
ACT Psychologen, The Netherlands