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! Qualifications, insurance, and professional memberships — you've got a lot on your plate. But once you've conquered these, there's one more challenge to face: gaining relevant counselling experience and building your client hours. For many, this is the most rewarding step of the journey so far. So, where do you start? Here's a breakdown of every way you can gain counselling experience, from volunteering to paid work and everything in between.

Nora, a recent completer of our Counselling Diploma Level 3, sat down with us to discuss her experience on the course. Despite the challenges she faced as an international student in her first distance learning course, she learned that with the support of her personal tutor, Annette, she could overcome any academic hurdles in her...