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You’ve Passed Now the Learning Really Begins
There’s a moment in training that often feels surprisingly quiet. You pass. You finish. You get the confirmation. And then? It feels like no space to sit, no space to consider or celebrate because almost immediately you’re expected to move on . Because earning money as a therapist is tough, you have to push, create a niche, move forward to be successful, or so you have been told. But what’s rarely named is how exposed this moment can feel. Not because you aren’t capable, but
Jan 233 min read


Professional Identity, SCoPEd, and Practising with Integrity
As a training provider, we want to begin with humility and make clear that we don’t believe we hold the profession. We don’t get to decide who is “enough”. And we don’t believe that growth should ever be driven by fear, pressure, or comparison. What we do believe in is professional identity, ethical clarity, and integrity; and that’s the spirit we want to bring to conversations about SCoPEd. Because many counsellors right now are not feeling supported by how this framework
Jan 163 min read


On Becoming a Counsellor — and Knowing You’re Welcome
Training to be a counsellor is a big decision. For many people, it isn’t just about learning skills or gaining a qualification. It’s about stepping into something that feels meaningful, challenging, and deeply personal. It’s about wondering whether you’re right for the work; and whether the training space will be right for you . From the teaching side, counselling is a wonderful profession to pass on. Sharing the passion for this work, watching ideas click, and seeing studen
Jan 73 min read


🌿 How to Choose the Right Counselling Training (Without Overwhelm)
🌿 How to Choose the Right Counselling Training (Without Overwhelm) By Catherine Drewer – Training By Liberty Starting your counselling training journey is exciting, meaningful… and let’s be honest, a bit overwhelming. Most people don’t wake up one morning thinking, “Today I’ll become a counsellor”. Or like me wonder what’s next as you lose a job you hated and just signed up for the next available course. It’s usually a long, quiet pull towards something that feels deeply im
Dec 10, 20254 min read
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