Adrian Dessent is one of the first students to graduate with one of the University of Brighton's new postgraduate degrees in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Adrian, 33, described his experience: "I had a long-standing interest in CBT but found it difficult to find training which fitted around my previous work as a mental health nurse in acute care.
"Work and study were complementary and fed one another. The course evoked almost every emotion but, overall, it was interesting, stimulating and enjoyable. The tutors were outstanding ... and my fellow students were supportive and engaging.
"I previously worked as a mental health nurse in acute care for a community-based crisis resolution service, providing an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
"I hope now to continue to work as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and I am keen to consolidate the skills I have attained and to build my competence and confidence in the work I am currently doing.
"Beyond that, it would be great to give something back and to contribute to future programmes of study at the university.
"This course has allowed me to transfer some of the skills from my previous work whilst equipping me with powerful new tools which benefit those I work with and have helped me think about my own career and future development in new ways."
