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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...

Finding Hope & a New Calling: Louise’s Journey from Teacher to Counsellor during her Breast Cancer Battle

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, but how we respond to them truly defines us. Louise, a dedicated year 7 teacher, faced a formidable adversary in 2021: breast cancer. The journey that followed was filled with chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. In the midst of her battle, Louise discovered the power of...

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...
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