Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist • Ashford WithYou
Thank you for your interest in the position of Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist
in Ashford
with WithYou.
This is a video practice interview and we use your
computer's webcam & microphonedevice's cameraphone's camera
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you explain your understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its key principles? Can you explain your understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its key principles?
2. What motivated you to pursue a career as a CBT therapist, and specifically, in a trainee capacity? What motivated you to pursue a career as a CBT therapist, and specifically, in a trainee capacity?
3. Do you possess any previous counseling or therapeutic experience? If so, please describe it. Do you possess any previous counseling or therapeutic experience? If so, please describe it.
4. CBT involves working with individuals who may be vulnerable or experiencing distress. How do you ensure you maintain empathy while also setting appropriate boundaries? CBT involves working with individuals who may be vulnerable or experiencing distress. How do you ensure you maintain empathy while also setting appropriate boundaries?
5. Can you describe a situation in which you had to handle a difficult conversation or individual? How did you approach it? Can you describe a situation in which you had to handle a difficult conversation or individual? How did you approach it?
6. How do you believe your own experiences can contribute to building an inclusive culture in the workplace? How do you believe your own experiences can contribute to building an inclusive culture in the workplace?
7. Can you provide an example of how you have promoted inclusivity in a previous role or setting? Can you provide an example of how you have promoted inclusivity in a previous role or setting?
8. What are your goals for your professional development during the Post Graduate Diploma training, and how do you plan to implement what you learn in practice? What are your goals for your professional development during the Post Graduate Diploma training, and how do you plan to implement what you learn in practice?
9. How do you envision your career progressing after completing your training as a CBT therapist? How do you envision your career progressing after completing your training as a CBT therapist?
10. Imagine you’re conducting a therapy session and the client becomes emotional or resistant. How would you handle that situation? Imagine you’re conducting a therapy session and the client becomes emotional or resistant. How would you handle that situation?
11. If you were to work with a client from a cultural background different from your own, how would you ensure effective communication and understanding? If you were to work with a client from a cultural background different from your own, how would you ensure effective communication and understanding?
12. What do you believe is the most important quality for a successful CBT therapist, and why? What do you believe is the most important quality for a successful CBT therapist, and why?
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Role:Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) TherapistinAshford
Interviewed on Sunday 2 March 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTrainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist with WithYou in Ashford, England, United Kingdom\n\nThis is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully obtaining the Post Graduate Diploma as we are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation. The position will be home-based but travel within Kent will be needed to attend the Post Graduate Diploma training course, in person client work in the community, and team training and meetings. The successful applicants will need to be available to start employment in January 2025. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. Visa Requirements As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and Canterbury Christ Church University as the education partner. How To Apply If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love you to apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. If you’re undecided, we have attached a candidate pack with more information about the role, the range of benefits we offer, what it is like to work for our team, and a video from some of our current CBT Therapists."}