BPS Approved Course – Certificate & Diploma in Autism and Mental Health
A 25-day Equivalent On-Line Training.
Includes Part 1 Certificate (Foundation & Intermediate) – 14 days On-Line + Part 2 The Diploma (Advanced) – 11 days On-Line.
NEXT START DATE: 23rd February 2026.
£1,980
(inclusive of all course materials)
Are you seeking to increase your skills and knowledge when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health support needs?
This applied online training course will provide you with access to the most current research, skills, resources and evidence base when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health support needs.
Key features of the programme include:
- Utilises a neuro-affirmative and neuro-informed (inside out) approach
- An online programme (accessed via learning management platform)
- Complete at your own pace/time
- Uses a wide range of learning materials/methods (videos, podcasts, resources, case studies, recordings, articles)
- Informed by autistic voices
- Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health
- Cert/Dip include access to weekly reflective practice sessions (during term time)
- Access to workbooks, worksheets, and resource packs for use in your own practice.
Next start date is 23rd February 2026.
Investment
£1,980 (inclusive of all course materials)
For multiple bookings or for employer invoicing please call 07545 190915.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Part 1: The BPS Approved Certificate in Autism and Mental Health (14 Days Equivalent Foundation and Intermediate On-Line Training)
The Certificate includes 7 Modules providing a comprehensive Foundation and Intermediate Level Training in Autism and Mental Health including:
What is included in the Certificate Progamme?
Module 1
Understanding Autism and Mental Health issues (2 days)
Module 2
Core practitioner skills and adjustments to practice (3 days)
Module 3
Sensory awareness and regulation tools (1 day)
Module 4
Autism, Alexithymia, Masking, Camouflaging and synesthesia (2 days)
Module 5
Autism and Anxiety (2 Days)
Module 6
Autism and Depression (2 Days)
Module 7
Autism and Demand Avoidance (2 Days)
Part 2: The BPS Approved Diploma in Autism and Mental Health (Includes Part 1 Cert + 11 day Equivalent Advanced On-Line Training)
The Diploma includes Part 1 The Certificate (7 Modules) + Part 2 Advanced Diploma Training (Further 6 Modules/11 Days Equivalent On-Line Training.
What is included in the Diploma Programme?
Module 8
Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating/ARFID (3 Days)
Module 9
Autism and OCD (2 Days)
Module 10
Autism and BPD (1 Day)
Module 11
Autism and Self-Harming/Suicide (2 Days)
Module 12
Autism and ADHD (1 Day)
Module 13
Reflective Practice (2 Days)
Course materials/products
As part of this course you will have access to:
- Course Handbook
- 24-week access to tutor led video recordings.
- Course guide for each module
- Workbook for each lesson
- PDF Course Handouts
- Downloadable articles
- Downloadable worksheets and visuals
- Tools/Strategies
- Resource packs
- Checklists
- Spotting the Signs Tools
- Screening Tools
- Further reading/reference lists
Who is this course for?
The Certificate and Diploma Courses are open to practitioners across several caring, social care/health professions and may include:
- Psychotherapists and Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Carers /Parents as Practitioners
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Social Workers
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Health Visitors
- Allied Health & Social Care Practitioners
- Teachers/Schools/Universities
- Employers
Benefits of attending this training:
- In depth understanding of Autism
- BPS Approved Certification in Autism and Mental Health
- Ability to recognise the signs of Mental Health issues amongst autistic people
- Knowledge around specific mental health conditions associated with Autism
- Ability to adjust practice
- Specific core skills for working with Autistic people who experience co-occurring mental health conditions
- Access to specific tools and strategies
- Increased awareness around your own practice.
- Application of learning to practice.
- Access to latest research and evidence-based approaches
- Opportunity to specialise in the field of Autism and Mental Health
- Opportunity to work as part of a practitioner’s network and receive referrals.
CPD/Approval
This course is approved by the British Psychological Society for CPD