Licensure requirements for mental health professionals vary by state. A CBT therapist would need a qualification from a course accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) in countries like the UK. Meanwhile, a counsellor would need a diploma from a counselling course accredited by the BABCP, the British Psychological Society (BPS), or the National Counselling Society (NCS). Before hiring a counsellor, please confirm if they have the relevant licence for the services you need.