National Centre For Autism and Mental Health

BPS Approved Practitioners Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. Next Start Date 23rd February 2026. Short courses available to start immediately.

Training to increase awareness and improve responses.

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On-line Certificate
and Diploma Courses

BPS Approved Course

Online Practitioner Certificate in Autism and Mental Health (Foundation and Intermediate Level Training).

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A 14-day equivalent online training (7 Modules)

 This forms Part 1 of the Diploma in Autism and Mental Health Course (Foundation and Intermediate Level Training).

NEXT START DATE: 23RD FEBRUARY 2026

BPS Approved Course

Online Practitioner Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. (Advanced Level Training).

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A 25-day equivalent online training (13 Modules)

Part 1: Certificate in Autism and Mental Health (Foundation and Intermediate Level/7 Modules) +

Part 2: Diploma in Autism and Mental Health (Advanced Level/6 Modules).

NEXT START DATE: 23RD FEBRUARY 2026

A one stop portal for access to evidence-based Autism Courses online & Mental Health Training & Support.

Whilst Autism is not a mental health condition, very high numbers of autistic people experience poor mental health across the lifespan with up to 76% reaching out for mental health services. Only 14% of autistic adults and 11% of families feel that there are enough mental health services in their area to meet their needs.

Autistic people have said mental health training which increases understanding of autism and improves responses are the things that can make the biggest difference, alongside making adjustments to the way in which services are provided.

We are delighted to offer BPS Approved Autism and Mental Health courses and short courses for 2025/26.  Please click on the course headings below for more information.

Training Courses

Option to build towards the Cert/Dip in Autism and
Mental Health one module at a time

BPS Approved Course

Module 1 - Understanding Autism and Mental Health

Module 1 - Understanding Autism and Mental Health

A two-day online training.

Module 1 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 2 - Autism and Mental Health, "Core Skills and Adjustments to Practice,"

Module 2 - Autism and Mental Health, "Core Skills and Adjustments to Practice,"

A three-day online training.

Module 2 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £260

BPS Approved Course

Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation

Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation

A one-day online training.

Module 3 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £160

BPS Approved Course

Module 4 - Autism, Alexithymia, Masking and Camouflaging

Module 4 - Autism, Alexithymia, Masking and Camouflaging

A two-day online training.

Module 4 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 5 - Autism and Anxiety

Module 5 - Autism and Anxiety

A two-day online training.

Module 5 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 6 - Autism and Depression

Module 6 - Autism and Depression

A two-day online training.

Module 6 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 7 - Autism and Demand Avoidance

Module 7 - Autism and Demand Avoidance

A two-day online training.

Module 7 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 8 - Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns (including ARFID)

Module 8 - Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns (including ARFID)

A three-day online training.

Module 8 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £260

BPS Approved Course

Module 9 - Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Module 9 - Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A two-day online training.

Module 9 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 10 - Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Module 10 - Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

A one-day online training.

Module 10 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £160

BPS Approved Course

Module 11 - Autism and Suicide

Module 11 - Autism and Suicide

A two-day online training.

Module 11 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £192

BPS Approved Course

Module 12 - Autism and ADHD

Module 12 - Autism and ADHD

A one-day online training.

Module 12 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Price £160

Training Courses

Option to build towards the Cert/Dip in Autism and
Mental Health one module at a time

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The BPS Certificate and Diploma courses and the short modules/courses are all pre-recorded and made available to you via a learning management platform. This means whilst we have a set number of start dates during the year you can start and finish the course at your own pace and time. 

For those who are signed up to the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma courses you will also have access to bi-weekly one hour live reflective practice sessions (via zoom during term time).  This offers you a blended learning experience and opportunity to reflect on how you are implementing your learning from the course.

This is a neuro-informed and affirmative training, developed in conjunction with autistic and neurodivergent practitioners and people.  This includes autistic and neurodivergent people who have accessed mental health support, those who have led on research, written books, articles, produced podcasts, or who are advocating for improvements in mental health services.

The training draws on the latest research and evidence base when thinking about autism and mental health.  We have collaborated with those universities engaged in neurodevelopmental research, teaching and practice.  We advocate for the development and use of participatory research which directly involves autistic and neurodivergent people.

Yes, bespoke training, providing a blend of the online learning platform with tailored reflective practice sessions are available for teams/services.  Discounts also apply for multiple bookings.

Yes, you can purchase the Certificate and then go on to complete the Diploma afterwards. 

If you are signed up to the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma courses you will have access to the bi-weekly live on-line reflective practice sessions (via zoom during term time).  There is always a person available at the end of an e-mail or phone call.

Yes, the short courses are also modules in the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma Programme so you can build towards Certification one module at a time. 

The Certificate/Diploma and individual modules/short courses are approved by the British Psychological Society for CPD.

The course is for practitioners supporting autistic and neurodivergent people, parents/carers as practitioners and autistic and neurodivergent people who want to increase their own awareness and access to supportive tools and resources.

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