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Portuguese Association of Behaviour Therapy

We are an association of professionals committed to applying cognitive-behavioural principles in healthcare, carrying out outreach, education, training and supervision in the field of cognitive-behavioural therapies.
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About APTC

The Portuguese Association of Behaviour Therapy (APTC) promotes and develops cognitive-behavioural therapies in Portugal, including the training, supervision and accreditation of professionals. It also carries out research, science communication and events, contributing to the quality and recognition of these practices in healthcare.
About APTC
Governing Bodies
1984
Year founded
300+
Members
750 h
FETCC training hours
8
APTC meetings in Coimbra

Areas of Activity

APTC works in training, accreditation, research, science communication and events, contributing to the quality and recognition of cognitive-behavioural therapies in healthcare.
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Training

Education, training, supervision and accreditation activities in cognitive and behavioural psychotherapies.
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Accreditation

Accreditation and re-accreditation of cognitive-behavioural psychotherapists and supervisors, as well as postgraduate programmes and short courses in cognitive-behavioural therapies.
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Find a Therapist

A directory of psychotherapists specialised in cognitive-behavioural therapy and accredited by APTC. Search by municipality, age group or specialty.
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Events

Organising and taking part in congresses, conferences, assemblies and scientific meetings to promote cognitive-behavioural therapies.

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Find an APTC-accredited cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist near you. Our directory lists professionals with their contact details, location and areas of expertise.
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Events

Cartaz do VIII Encontro da APTC – Coimbra, 23 e 24 de outubro de 2026
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Specialised Training

Formação Especializada em TCC da APTC para Pedopsiquiatras – Supervisão e Desenvolvimento Pessoal
Child psychiatrists · Clinical case supervision and personal development
Formação Especializada em TCC da APTC para Pedopsiquiatras – Componente Teórico-Prática
Child psychiatrists · Theory and practice (in partnership with ANIPIA)
Formação Especializada em TCC da APTC – Supervisores
Supervisors · Supervision theory and supervised supervision

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