About APTC
Discover the history, mission and governing bodies of the Portuguese Association of Behaviour Therapy.
Contact Us
aptc.portugal@gmail.com
- Promote and support research, training and the accreditation of professionals and postgraduate programmes in cognitive-behavioural therapies;
- Publish and share publications, information and news on cognitive-behavioural therapies;
- Organise and take part in congresses, conferences and scientific meetings;
- Represent the association and build relationships with public and private institutions in Portugal and abroad, particularly with similar associations.
1984
Year founded
300+
Members
750 h
FETCC training hours
8
APTC meetings in Coimbra
APTC is the Portuguese member association of the EABCT (European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies) and, as such, is responsible for the education, training and accreditation of Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapists in Portugal.
The scope of education, training and supervision includes:
- 1st wave — behavioural therapies;
- 2nd wave — cognitive therapies;
- 3rd wave — experiential therapies such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Accreditation follows the Accreditation Regulations (in Portuguese), based on EABCT recommendations and approved by the General Assembly.
