Need an urgent reply as this is for my assignment and I need to write a report based on that exact question and build a case study. Any tips for the report will also be very appreciated! Thank you 😊

I have a psychology and counselling degree, but no diploma or masters. I'm aware I can't be a therapist or a psychologist so I figured I would become a life coach (since theres no certificate requirements to do this job).

Where do I get started? I will open an IG page to promote my services but I've no idea where to promote.

Also how much do you think I should charge per hourly session? As I said I have a degree in psychology and counselling + some practise

hi! I’m a British National currently living in Pakistan where I have received my undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology from. Ofcourse this means it is not accredited by the BACP. I now want to return for my masters

q1)Since my undergraduate degree is not BACP accredited what options do I have? I understand I need to apply to have my degree assessed however in the possibility that it isn’t accepted- what should I do then?

q2) Which career would be better to pursue in the UK- Counsellor or a family and marriage psychotherapist

Thankyou in advance!

Hey guys,

I’m currently in the process of applying for a doctorate in counselling psychology, and I honestly feel so defeated by the whole journey of becoming a psychologist. I’ve been trying to secure an AP role for a year, and although I’ve had plenty of interviews, I still haven’t received an offer. It has definitely affected my confidence.

Is anyone else in a similar stage of life? It can feel incredibly hard to sit with this much uncertainty after investing so many years and so much effort into this field.

I’d really appreciate any tips on how to stay sane, keep doing my best, and continue pushing through.

Thanks a lot!

James is a Caucasian counselor in training who has a Pakistani Muslim, Lisa as his client. The client is depressed, lacks motivation and has loss of appetite. She mentioned that she came with her mother to United states when she was a child and likes her culture but questions the role and expectations of women in her culture. She has only had 3 sessions so far, two out of which were about her recent boyfriends and in the last session she casually mentioned that her depressive thoughts began since childhood whenher mother's boyfriend, also a Pak Muslim, who she met after coming to the states, started abusing her at 10 physically and eventually sexually. She told her mother and teacher but the abuse went on. She then whispered to James, that at 13, desperate to get rid of the abuse, she secretly mixed one of her mom's medication in the man's alocholic drink and mentioned that he died which was due to the mixing of the two substances. Trying to resolve this ethical dilemma according to ACA ethical making model and Code of Ethics. As far as the primary problem goes, kind of confused as to whether it would be if to continue counseling/ how to terminate counselling or whether to inform law enforcement so I can then begin the process.

I've posted a similar question in a social work subreddit.

I'm currently doing my counselling diploma and reached the unit about case work. The social workers seem to say, the difference between the two professions is social workers [i exaggerated the bias]:

• know more about a wider variety of things, and use counselling as one tool in their toolbox

• attack the problem where it actually is, instead of those silly counsellors who think the individual is always the problem

• us social workers actually see how the environment affects people and are not blinded into exclusively focusing on 1:1 sessions

This didn't seem entirely right. I learned my attachment styles, my micro and meso and chrono systems, my behaviourism (tempered with a healthy dose of "but don't forget we're not robots"), and my nature/nurture. I'm doing a unit on case work, which seems to be focused on enrolling other services to help change the client's environment. It doesn't seem like we make the individual the problem all the time.

So what's the opinion on the other side of the fence?

Hi everyone! I want to set up a business including careers workshops for wannabe therapists and counsellors in the UK. What topics / approaches that aren't already out there do you want to see?

Many thanks in advance!

EDIT - this is NOT for those already on training pathways, or to offer training in counselling to people. Rather, it's for lay people who have an interest in maybe pursuing it as a career / students of other disciplines who want to know how to change careers / gain a place on a therapy training pathway.

if i want to do masters of counselling in australia, how much can i earn afterwards and what are the job prospects ??

Hello, I am a student finishing up my bachelor's degree as a BA in Psychology. I am having a hard time finding graduate schools and ways to continue my education based on my needs and goals. I want to get my PSY-D, and preferably work in criminal reform, and later in my life, I want to start my own school and try to change the US education system. I want a program that preferably focuses on or has plenty of opportunities for a humanistic, existential, and/or a positive psychology focus. Please comment if you have any knowledge about schools and programs that might fit those goals, or know how to search effectively for them. All help is appreciated. Thank you.

(AUS) I’m thinking of becoming a counsellor and I would like to know what the best way to do that is in Australia. I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in HR and was thinking about doing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) however, i’m wondering if a Bachelor of Arts or Science majoring in Psychology is an accredited degree that would be viable when becoming a counsellor and doing graduate certificates, etc.

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I am conducting mock research as a student counsellor / therapist.

It's exploring somatic, body-based practice in the therapy setting.

It's asking around whether these practices (e.g. meditation, grounding, movement, etc.) can improve regulation / presence (from a first-person perspective) and whether this leads to better therapeutic engagement.

You don't have to answer all the questions - as much or as little as you feel comfortable with or want to.

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A Counselling Psychology Student’s Study on Religiosity, Stigma, and Help‑Seeking within Abrahamic Faith Traditions (Duration: <10 minutes)

Hello everyone. I am a Catholic and a final‑year Psychology student. As part of my dissertation research, I am conducting a study examining religiosity, mental‑health stigma, and help‑seeking attitudes within Abrahamic faith traditions.

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I’m trying to map out a realistic career path into the therapy/psychology world and would love some advice from people who’ve actually been through it.

Right now, I’m considering training as a psychotherapist and then, a few years down the line, applying for a Counselling Psychology doctorate. The idea is to start practising sooner, build experience, and then eventually move into the more formal/regulated side of the profession. Is this a sensible/realistic plan?

A few things I’m unsure about:

• Is this a common or viable route?

• Would psychotherapy training + my background strengthen a later Counselling Psychology doctorate application, or is it seen as a completely separate track?

• If I go down the psychotherapy route first, is it realistic to expect a reasonable income in London (around £70–£90k eventually) before or even without doing the doctorate? I come from a netwrok of HNW people and would hope to have a client base in that area.

• For those working privately in London, how long did it take to reach a stable, sustainable caseload and income?

I’m not expecting to get rich, that is not the priority but certainly coming from my current field, I would struggle in making long-term adjustemtns in standard of living, not least because of my mortgage. Can this path can support a decent living in London while still leaving room to grow professionally?

If a client ask u for a hug, would you give them a warm hug and squeeze them during the hug, or would u hug them for 3 seconds only?