Psychophysiological Breath Training (CertPBT)
The world’s first breath training course designed specifically for mental health professionals. Developed by Buteyko Clinic International and breathing expert Patrick McKeown, this pioneering program equips clinicians with evidence-based tools to assess and retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns - helping clients improve outcomes in anxiety, panic, stress, and sleep disorders.
Especially for IACP Members
We've developed a dedicated briefing pack and brochure to help IACP members understand this course in full — what it covers, why it matters, and exactly how it applies to your professional practice and continuing development.
What IACP Members Will Learn
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Clinical Assessment Tools
Identify dysfunctional breathing patterns using evidence-based framework.
Understand the biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological dimensions of breathing. -
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Intervention Strategies
Learn and Apply practical techniques and protocols to regulate the nervous system, calm anxiety, and improve sleep. -
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Applied Learning
Explore real-world case scenarios across anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and stress-related disorders. Including comprehensive deep dives into the medical connections between the body/ mind/ breath connection.
Why this Course Matters
Dysfunctional breathing, often marked by chronic hyperventilation and low end-tidal CO₂, is common yet frequently overlooked in anxiety disorders.
- Up to 1 in 3 anxious patients present with low CO₂ (Davies et al., 2014).
- Low CO₂ predicts poorer outcomes in CBT and increased dropout rates (Meuret et al., 2008; Tolin et al., 2017).
While CBT remains effective for many, it does not directly address respiratory physiology. This course fills the gap—providing a clinically informed framework for integrating breathwork with psychotherapy to optimize client care.
About Buteyko Clinic International
Buteyko Clinic International (BCI) is the global leader in functional breathing training, with thousands of professionals trained in over 50 countries. Founded by Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage and The Breathing Cure, BCI combines over 20 years of clinical practice with a strong scientific foundation to advance the role of breathing in health care.
