Customer Stories

Ria’s Journey to Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant Online

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. 

Carolyn’s Path From Teaching to Counselling Children and Adolescents

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 […]

Stage-4 Cancer to Level 3 Life Coaching: Lena’s Mission to Spread Wellbeing

Five years ago, if you had asked Lena if she ever envisioned herself as a life coach, she would have emphatically said, “No!” The hardworking senior outsourcing manager was flying all over the world for her job. A shock diagnosis of stage 4 cancer forced her to re-evaluate her life, but she has now come […]

Laura’s Journey from Nursing to Counselling Victims of Sexual Violence

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 […]

From University Campuses Around the World to the Web: Namrata’s Quest to Become a Counsellor

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 […]

Answering the Call: Yvette’s Inspiring Journey to Addressing the Counsellor Shortage

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 […]

From TA and Tutor to Counsellor and Psychotherapist: Unleashing Sally’s Potential

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 […]

Overcoming Stigma with Knowledge: Anze’s Journey from “Stoner” to Counsellor

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 […]

Levelling Up as a Teaching Assistant: Hayley’s Journey from TA3 to TA4 through Online Learning

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 […]

Getting the Most out of a Counselling Course When You Don’t Want to Be a Counsellor: Elaine’s Journey on Counselling and CBT Level 4

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 […]