Welcome to IACBT — the Indian Association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Placing India on the global mental health map through evidence-based practice, high-quality training and supervision, and socially meaningful research.

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“Professionalizing CBT in India was not just about training; it was about building a structure that could withstand global scrutiny.”

— Dr. Nimisha Kumar, President
IACBT mission — evidence-based CBT practice in India
Our Mission

Building a home-grown, evidence-based CBT movement

“To place India on the global mental health map through evidence-based practice, high quality training and supervision, socially meaningful research, development of indigenized models of MH practice and extensive professional networking.”

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Dr. Nimisha Kumar, Founder & President of IACBT
Professionalizing CBT in India was not just about training; it was about building a structure that could withstand global scrutiny.
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For students and professionals ready to upgrade their CBT practice

If you are a student or professional from any field interested in CBT and want to upgrade your practice, research or supervision skills, this is the place for you.

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Upcoming Events

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CBT Skills Workshop

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Register to secure your seat at IACBT's latest skills-building workshop for practitioners and students.

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IPGC — Concept Note

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Read the concept note for IACBT's upcoming programme, including objectives, format and eligibility.

Evidence-Based Practice

Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

What is CBT

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Interventions are evidence-based and among the most widely practiced interventions worldwide, applied to prevent, treat, and promote mental health and wellbeing.

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Issues CBT can help with

Issues CBT Can Help With

A closer look at the range of concerns — from anxiety and mood difficulties to habit and lifestyle change — where CBT has strong clinical evidence. Coming soon.

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Moments

IACBT hosted the 8th Asian CBT Congress in 2024

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IACBT Membership

A professional interest group for CBT practice, research and training

Membership criteria

Criteria

Membership is open to professionals — practitioners, academicians, trainers, researchers — and students from allied disciplines.

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Membership benefits

Benefits

Explore the full range of advantages available to IACBT members. Coming soon.

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IACBT newsletter

IACBT Newsletter

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing how you think and act.

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Member Voices

What our community says

“Placeholder testimonial — IACBT's supervision programme gave my practice real structure and confidence.”

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“Placeholder testimonial — the training courses are rigorous, current, and genuinely rooted in Indian clinical contexts.”

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“Placeholder testimonial — being part of IACBT connected me to a serious, evidence-based professional network.”

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Global Partnerships

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