TF-CBTp therapy resources
Therapy resources to support TF-CBTp
This section is designed for therapists who have completed STAR TF-CBTp training.
These resources should be used in conjunction with training materials and guidance, and with appropriate clinical supervision.
Therapy Guide
For guidance on using these resources, please refer to your training slides and
Therapy guide for delivering integrated Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for psychosis (TF-CBTp) (Keen et al., 2026)
Phase 1: Assessment and Goal Setting
Validated measures for assessing trauma
TALE checklist (or mini-TALE) - a clinician or self-administered tool designed to screen for traumatic events, particularly in individuals with psychosis.
PTSD Symptom Checklist (PCL-5) widely used to measure PTSD symptoms as defined in DSM-5
International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) developed to assess ICD-11 criteria for PTSD
Sessional Measures for monitoring
An example sessional measure for monitoring and measuring progress each therapy session.
This can be tailored to therapy goals
Problems and Hopes template
An editable Problems and Hopes template that can be populated
Phase 2: Formulation
Editable TF-CBTp developmental formulation and maintenance formulation templates to support collaborative, person-centred formulation.
Please refer to the Therapy Guide for guidance on developing an iterative formulation that is personalised to each client's preferences and needs.
Phase 3: Psychoeducation, Emotional Regulation & Promoting Control
Promoting Control booklet
A resource booklet to support understanding and coping with Common Effects of Trauma
Promoting Control toolcards
Toolcards to support understanding and developing coping strategies
More Resources
Blogs on clinical tips
Blogs offering clinical tips and guidance to help answer your frequently asked questions
Testimonials
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Supervision/Training
The PICuP (Psychological Interventions Clinic for outpatients with Psychosis) offers workshops, customised training packages and expert supervision for mental health professionals working with individuals experiencing distressing psychotic episodes and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Links to Useful Resources
Trauma & PTSD Resources
Cognitive therapy for PTSD OXCADAT core materials and guidance
PTSD symptom management videos Woodford Trauma Service (includes translated versions)
Working with Complexity in PTSD, a cognitive therapy approach. Murray H. & El-Leithy S. (2022), London: Routledge
Working with feelings of contamination CBT strategies for trauma‑related contamination fears
CBT for shame after trauma Young et al. (2021)
Treating PTSD following traumatic bereavement Jennifer Wild’s work on trauma‑related loss.
Psychosis & CBTp
Understanding Voices Voice Collective; support for young people who hear voices or see visions
CBTp e‑learning Free access via: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/
Psychosis Research Unit resources GMMH NHS materials for CBTp practice
Clinical Considerations
Neurodiversity & autism Stark et al. (2021), guidance for therapy with autistic adults
Guidance on responding to disclosures of non-recent (historic) child sexual abuse: Safeguarding and support implications. The British Psychological Society (2023)