UPDATE: FAST-TRACK COURSE TO BECOME A COUNSELLOR

[@jayjohnson9938]

Thanks for this. Going to find out what colleges offer this

[@ceethecounsellor]

You're welcome Jay! I suggest you check on their website between London, Liverpool & Glasgow or book a meeting with them to discuss your options, the link is in the description box

[@KikiD400]

I’ve been thinking of becoming of changing into this field for years. Everytime I look I always get discouraged because of how long it takes if have no experience or prior psychology course. Thanks for this

[@ceethecounsellor]

You’re welcome KiKi! I totally get you, I was put off by how long it took as well, you’re not alone in that. I hope you can get onto this course! 🤞🏾

[@omgitsnishaaa]

Do you think the longevity and dedication it takes is worth the salary/pay therapists receive?

[@ceethecounsellor]

I think it partly depends on where you live and some places are quite isolated but if you live in a busier city, it can be easy to get a job and lots of private clients but the higher pay can take years to get to so it might be worth it depending on what your standard of living is

[@omgitsnishaaa]

@ do you find yourself listening more, rather than giving your opinion or offering solutions?

[@ceethecounsellor]

Sometimes I listen more because some clients have a lot to get off their chest and some are quite chatty. Some are not sure they have much to say so I have to prompt a lot of the conversations by asking questions that will get them to speak and share more. It all depends on the client, some clients just need to be heard more than talked at and vice versa

[@omgitsnishaaa]

@ thanks cee. I work in a similar position in mh but we are not allowed to offer advice or give our opinion. So, I was wondering if it’s the same.

[@ceethecounsellor]

We’re also not allowed to give advice but once in a while, IF it’s beneficial for the client, we can share our opinion on something

[@mohammedrashid1209]

Thanks cee right now I'm doing level 2 counselling skills which is government funded also level 3 will be govt fund can I do level 4 under public fund?

[@ceethecounsellor]

Hi, I’m not sure if it’s government funded, but if it’s not, you should still be able to get a loan which you can pay back at a later time

[@rutho8186]

Thanks for sharing! This is amazing, do you know anyone that’s done any of the courses?

[@ceethecounsellor]

You’re welcome Ruth! I don’t know anyone who’s done it but they have reviews on their website that you can read, link is in the description box

[@seventeenfan6264]

Can international students apply for this? I want to complete my bachelors in my home country, can I join after finishing it?

[@ceethecounsellor]

I’m not sure, but if you have a student visa then you may be able to apply for the course. Feel free to contact them using the link in the description box

[@seventeenfan6264]

@ceethecounsellor okayy thank you

[@miapsychologue5343]

Which school is that?

[@ceethecounsellor]

It’s not a school, it’s an organisation that provides counselling courses