Customer Stories

Navigating career progress can feel like a riddle waiting to be solved at times. For Ria, a recent student of our Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 online course, it was all about taking it into her own hands! Her experience on the course was more than just obtaining a certificate; it was a step towards job fulfilment and recognition of her hard work. 

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...

Lena's life was turned upside down by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, forcing her to leave a high-powered job. Through counselling and life coaching, she found not only healing but a new purpose. Now, she's a certified life coach, helping others overcome their challenges. Read Lena’s story about how our Life Coaching Diploma Level 3 helped her transition from senior outsourcing manager to life coach, and how she plans to give back to cancer patients. Discover how online learning transformed her career and reignited her passion for helping others.

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...

As a teaching assistant, Hayley knew she always wanted to advance in her career. So when the opportunity to become a Teaching Assistant Level 4 presented itself, she jumped at the chance. Working in a behavioural school, she knew this role would come with more responsibilities and challenges, but she was ready for it. “I...

Are you someone who’s always wanted to study counselling but feels like you don’t have the time or the qualifications to become a counsellor? Or maybe you’re just looking to enhance your communication skills and gain a better understanding of how people process things. Whatever your reason, there is no doubt that studying counselling can...