Big ideas, real impact

Advancing ethical, evidence based psychotherapy together.

We believe in simple ideas, strong relationships and lasting impact. CBPis brings together psychologists and psychotherapists who work with cognitive and behavioural approaches, sets professional titles, supports training and speaks up for mental health in North Cyprus and beyond.

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Registered in 2019Registry no. Der – 5 – K – 73İskele, North Cyprus

What we do

A professional home for cognitive and behavioural psychotherapies

Our by-law gives the Society four clear tasks. Each one is about protecting the public and helping practitioners do their best work.

Standards and titles

Four membership titles, from trainee to principal member, with clear training and ethical practice requirements.

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Training and CPD

Accessible, ethical courses, seminars, panels and international conferences for continuing development.

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Public mental health

Awareness work, evaluations for public institutions and a voice for better mental health care.

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Research and collaboration

Culture appropriate, ethical research and partnerships with societies and institutions abroad.

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Membership titles

Titles that tell the public what to expect

Every title is defined in Article 5 of our by-law and granted by the Executive Board.

Trainee member

mCBPis

May use the mCBPis title

Practitioner member

cCBPis

May use the cCBPis title and the CBPis logo

Senior member

AFCBPis

May use the AFCBPis title and the CBPis logo

Principal member

FCBPis

May use the FCBPis title and the CBPis logo

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Executive Board

The people behind CBPis

President

Dr Zafer Bekiroğulları

CPsychol, AFBPsS, FCBPis, BA Hons, BA, MEd, gCert, PhD · HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist · Registered EuroPsy Psychologist, Clinical and Health