Life Coaching and Mindfulness

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Working as a counsellor can be a deeply rewarding career, especially for those who can take their natural empathic abilities and use them to improve the mental health of their patients. Yet being sympathetic and knowing how to use these skills to assist others is not something you’ll be able to do immediately. Instead, by […]

If you’re a natural listener and have got a passion for helping others, then exploring a career as a counsellor may be the route for you. As a counsellor, your job will be to actively listen to clients and help them to identify problems in their lives. By offering them a shoulder, your ear and […]

With internships lasting anywhere from a week to a year, it is only natural for you to wonder about whether you’ll get paid during this period especially if you score a longer one. Yet, frustratingly answering this question isn’t as simple as you think. You see, while UK labour laws dictate that employers should pay […]

In last week’s blog, we discussed the superpower of positive affirmations and their potential influence on our mindsets. Positive affirmations are a technique employed by some therapists and counsellors to help their clients improve self-esteem, confidence, and body image. You can use them in your everyday life to improve your studies, career, and relationships! Today, […]

Life coaching is one of a number of careers that is rising in popularity, so if you are highly motivated and have got a natural affinity for helping people to improve their strengths and overcome their weaknesses, then this may be the career for you. What is a Life Coach? One of the key jobs […]