Professor Agnieszka Popiel from SWPS University has been selected as the Global CBT Ambassador for 2025 by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). This prestigious appointment is part of an esteemed ambassador program organized by the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT).
International recognition for substantial contribution to CBT
The Global CBT Ambassador Program is an international initiative launched by the WCCBT to promote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) worldwide. Each year, the organization invites its regional members to nominate individuals whose work deserves global attention—mental health professionals who have made significant, innovative, or sustained contributions to the field of CBT.
The program aims to:
- support the development and profile of CBT and therapists across the globe
- advocate for mental health, evidence-based therapies, and psychological well-being
- promote the effective implementation of CBT through professional training
Ambassadors engage in various educational events—such as lectures, panel discussions, clinical round tables, workshops, and master classes—reaching a wide range of audiences from healthcare professionals to students and the wider public.
Professor Agnieszka Popiel’s nomination is a testament to her long-standing commitment to the development of CBT. As the founder and former President of the Polish Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (PTTPB)—which will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a member of the EABCT in 2025—she has played a vital role in fostering a vibrant CBT community in Poland.