Counselling

There is a common misunderstanding in the field of mental health counselling that those who use antidepressants will not be able to help patients struggling with their mental health. If you're considering becoming a counsellor but are concerned about how your medication could affect your opportunities, this article is for you! 

If you've decided to become a counsellor, you know that you need to have empathy, a great listening ear, and some qualifications. But did you know you also need accreditation?

So, you're considering becoming a counsellor! With qualifications, insurance, and professional memberships to consider, you have a lot on your plate. But once you've conquered these, there's one more battle to face: gaining relevant counselling experience and client hours. For many, this is the most exciting step in their counselling journey so far, but the question remains: Where can I get experience? In today's blog post, we'll be breaking down all the ways you can gain relevant experience in 2023. From volunteering to working, and everything in between.

Finding your path in today’s world can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack! A constant whirl of responsibilities and opportunities leaves you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Luckily, finding your footing and trying new things is easier than ever. With the rise of distance learning, you are now able to study the qualifications...

After a long and happy career as a teacher, raising two families, directing a choir, and governing her local school- Carolyn finally decided it was time to relax and wind down. Only joking! Carolyn decided to follow a new dream, continuing her education by studying our Counselling Children and Adolescents Level 4. “I’ve always loved...

Nurses assume a pivotal role in today’s society, where empathy and understanding are crucial. But what happens when one specialist nurse’s passion for health and healing extends beyond the boundaries of traditional medical care? Meet Laura, a specialist nurse who has embarked on our Counselling Diploma Level 5 to follow her dream to become a...

Namrata’s story has more twists and turns than our average students; she left her home in Nepal after being inspired to pursue psychology during her business bachelor’s degree. Setting off on a mission to study at a Russell Group university, she discovered it wasn’t the best place for her, and feeling discouraged, she sought out...

Throughout the UK, millions of people are struggling with their mental health. According to Mind, 1 in 4 Brits will experience a mental health problem each year. At least 1.5 million people in England are waiting for treatment in regard to their mental health, but there aren’t nearly enough professionals to meet demand. In fact, the...

Kids and Anxiety: Growing Challenges in the Classroom Sally, a teaching assistant at a junior school, began considering a shift in her career when she realised how much her students were struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues. “These days, kids seem to be coming through with a lot more problems and anxiety than...

Meet Anze. He freely admits that he spent most of his 20s “stoned.” But at some point, he realised he wanted to help others who were struggling with addiction. That’s when he stumbled across our Addiction Counselling Level 3. “I was actually in Panama when I saw your course online,” Anze recalls. “I just grabbed...