I've been getting so many questions and dm's on insta about counselling, so I made a part 2 that will hopefully help you more: ua-cam.com/video/HP2J1E5xgGs/v-deo.html
Hey girl, just found your channel. I’m starting my masters in october in counselling & psychotherapy. I agree with you that there arent enough ethnic minorities joining counselling and it is nice to see more of us spreading the word and training to become counsellors. It is a long and expensive process but such an exciting one right? my heart also lies in counselling and psychology i can’t see myself doing anythig else. I can’t wait to see your journey and your growth as a counsellor. New sub here❤️
Welcome to the channel mandy! Thank you for the sub. The journey is definitely expensive but it is definitely rewarding and exciting to learn how to change people's lives like this. I wish you the best on your course, and thank you for the well wishes, I will most likely vlog my graduation day when it comes 😁
Are you training to be a psychotherapist? If so, are you able to give me any advice? I’m currently in year 10 and I’m trying to understand what qualifications I might need. :))
Hello @8lack8erry1 do you know and can you pls share any info on how one can get a sponsored training to have a masters in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK? Especially couples counselling & therapy
Hi, yes I’m training to be a psychotherapist and I think you’d be able to start your training once you finish your GCSE’s by doing a foundation course in counselling and working your way up to level 4 or 5 or you could wait until you’re 18 to do a counselling degree
Hey Cee, I just started level three CPCAB got one more year before I become a trainee. Great channel, good to see another black woman venturing into this field.
I’ve just found this video! I want to be a psychotherapist, still on the pre clinical course but hoping to start the clinical training in the next few years - ideally in September. I am the only south Asian on my course and also one of the youngest (25). This video was really informative, thank you xx
Aw thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a psychotherapist, we definitely need more therapists from ethnic minorities too.I'm also one of the youngest on my course 😂
I am happy to see this. I am white. Once I asked the question in an online group of psychoanalysts why there weren't any Black therapists in one specific field of therapy. And nobody replied, silence followed. I have been in therapy and I had this image in my mind that I wanted a Black therapist, someone full of life and with a loud laughter, also warm and accepting.
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment, I am definitely wondering the same thing and i hope to inspire more black people to become therapists. I also really hope you find the therapist you desire🙏🏾
Thank you so much for this video. I have just began my journey to becoming a counsellor for similar reasons as you. I am a teacher. I have been putting this off for so long just because of the amount of time it will take. I am starting my level 2 now.
Thank you for your videos. It really helped me with my decision. I couldn’t go to uni at the time due to personal reasons but the diploma route has helped so much. Thank you 🎉❤
Aww that’s so amazing! Thank you for your comment, reminds me to keep going with this channel! I really appreciate it and I wish you all the best in your journey!
@@ifecheluobiebere Here are a few options, there aren't many introduction courses, but you may be able to start at level 2 1. www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/course/counselling-skills-ncfe-level-2-certificate/ 2. toppstraining.co.uk/courses/counselling-1/introductionlevel-1-in-counselling/ check they are accredited, you can see it on the website or contact the institution directly. Good luck!
Hi first of all i love your hair 😍. I have done level 3 in counselling but they dont offer level 4 in my area so im wondering if i should do a degree then do a masters? Im just a bit confused about where i need to go from here. Ill definitely check out the rest of the videos on your channel x
Hi! Thank you so much, that's kind of you! I would say try and find a level 4 somewhere else. If not, then you can either do a degree or a master's but you certainly don't need to do both. I hope this helps ua-cam.com/video/tPc6Var5Lwo/v-deo.html
No, you don’t need to do all of them. Level 2 to 4 is sufficient. But you can also do the degree on its own. However if you want to do the masters then you need to have a social sciences degree and at least a level 2 or 2 diploma. I have more videos in my “for future counsellors” playlist. I hope that helps, let me know if it doesn’t 😊
Hi. Why do people do masters in counselling when you can do a undergraduate in it. I'm abit confused by it all. If someone is doing masters can they further in a career and so what areas. Thank you
Hey, personally I did the masters because I didn't know I wanted to be a counsellor until after I had done my undergrad, otherwise I probably would have done a counselling degree. But a higher qualification will probably give you more job opportunities as some counselling jobs do expect a masters but, I think a degree is also good enough.
@ceethecounsellor thanks for the video. Do you know and can you pls share any info on how one can get a sponsored training to have a masters in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK? Especially couples counselling and therapy. Thanks
I am currently about to do a level 5 course in counselling which is accredited by BCAP? I wanted to know is this enough be a counsellor in the UK or do I need to go onto doing a master ?
Yes, it's enough to be a counsellor. Consider that you may be limited in the number of jobs that you can apply for because some require more experience/higher qualifications. I wish you the best in your level 5 course!
Hey Cee! I’m just wondering if it’s possible to skip L1 and start on L2 Certificate in counselling skills? I’ve found a college that is offering for me to join on L2 but I don’t want to go for it if I HAVE to do L1 first. Thank you! X
Hi Jen! If you have previous qualifications like a degree or other higher education qualifications (especially social sciences like psychology, sociology etc) then it will be fine for you to skip the level 1 and start at level 2. I only did level 3 because I had my psychology degree prior to that
Hey Cee! I have just found your channel, and your videos have been incredibly helpful to learn more about choosing counselling as a career. I desperately want a career change, and I would love to become an accredited counsellor in the UK, but I’m not sure if I will have the chance to, as I’m moving abroad in the New Year. I wasn’t able to find an answer anywhere, so I’m hoping you could please help me with some advice: I’m not sure what would make more sense, pursuing a 2-ys MSc Psychology conversion course to get a BPS graduate membership, or enrolling onto a Level 2 Diploma in Counselling? I am looking for courses that are part time and online, due to the fact that I’m working full time, and I will leave the UK in 2024.. and as far as I know, there are no Level 4 Counselling courses that are online and accredited 😢 Do you think I still stand a chance of ever becoming an accredited counsellor in the UK, with any membership, if I won’t be able to attend courses in person, or should I give up my dream? Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it!
Hi, thank you so much, I’m glad it’s been helpful. I can see you’re in a difficult place and it’s hard to navigate. I will say that to be come a fully registered counsellor, you would need to do some of the training face to face, and that’s why you couldn’t find level 4 courses that are online and accredited (I did a video on this recently). A psychology conversion course would allow you to get BPS membership but, you would still need to do further counselling training so I don’t think this would be beneficial, doing a level 2 diploma would make more sense. I’m also wondering if it’s possible for you to take up counselling training in the country that you’re moving to? I don’t think you have to give up your dream, I’m sure they probably have their training courses for counsellors there and, should you ever move back to the UK, you can always do the training here when and if you return. I hope my answer has been of some help, let me know if you need more guidance 😊
Hey Cee I’m from the UK and I have a passion for counselling. I wanted to know that if I have no previous qualifications within my studies, is there a quick way I can study to become a counsellor rather then going the long route. In 2021 I completed the introduction course which was a combine of level 1 & 2. Although now I need to complete level 3 which is one year and then after the diploma which is two. Lastly the counselling degree which is either two or three year. Overall if I’m studying that long it will take me about 5 - 6 years to complete. However I’ve tried to find a quicker route than that but no luck so far. I would love to get your advice and help on this as I’m not sure on my options.
Hi Nasra, congratulations on completing your introduction course! In my recent video (ua-cam.com/video/Eu8pw4vii98/v-deo.html) I explained that there may be some universities that don't require a level 3 so you could go straight to a 3 year counselling degree and start working after. That would be the shortest route for you, but if you do have to do the level 3 then you'll be done in 4 years. I wish there was quicker route myself, but I wish you the best of luck, you'll get there soon!
Hi lovely! Just found your channel and i love your videos ❤. I've just started my L2 Counselling Skills, hoping to go all the way to L4 to qualify as a counsellor. What worries me though, is the lack of vacancies available for counsellors. In your experience to date, is it difficult to secure a job once qualified? Xxx
Hi, thank you so much! Glad to have you here. First of all, congratulations on starting your journey, I wish you all the best and secondly, I believe there is a high demand for therapists at the moment in different sectors, I have done a few videos on this which might help to put you at ease. Ultimately, the more experience or qualifications you have, the more jobs will be open to you. I hope this helps you 1. ua-cam.com/video/Xn_ZHj6qPz0/v-deo.htmlsi=S320vVvlC9EkLB04 2. ua-cam.com/video/Rkn0A7kp32E/v-deo.htmlsi=ZKbjYaROgSnxZvYi 3. ua-cam.com/video/ghO1671IASw/v-deo.htmlsi=rRdc3xPe3n7VxRir
Hello Cee thank you for these videos they’re great and very informative! I have my Level 3 in counselling and I was looking to go to university. I know most people recommend doing the level 4 and then pricgress onto 4,5 and then supervision training. I’ve seen you’ve stated that if you have your level 3 you can do your masters however, I have seen on the entry requirements that you need an undergraduate first. Should I just go to uni then.
Thank you so much! I'm going to post a video next week explaining more options, but, it might be useful to do a degree in counselling so that you can be qualified without having to do a master's. Then you can always do a master's in the future if you want to. The other option might be to do level 4 and ask the uni if that is enough to be accepted without a degree. I wish you the best!
The degree will have placement hours which allow you to work as a counsellor but I'm not sure if you would be considered a registered/qualified therapist. It would be best to ask the university directly. Some jobs may require a certain amount of client hours or accreditation or a master's degree so keep that in mind too. Good luck, I wish you the best.
Hi, I'm currently doing a access course in health social care. I want to become a play therapist I've done research but not having luck on how I can become one in the uk. Can you advise me on how I can get on to this pathway ?
Hi Naomi, I don't know much about it myself. Still, from what I've seen, your course in health & social care is a good start, you would probably need to also work with children in some capacity if you haven't already (school, nursery, teaching etc.) and then do a postgraduate course/diploma of some sort from one of these 2 organisations in the UK 1. playtherapy.org.uk/training/ or 2. www.bapt.info/play-therapy/play-therapy-training/ I really hope this does help, as I'm not too sure about play therapy qualifications myself.
You don't have to but, it's the quickest and easiest way to get the experience you need and to increase your job prospects. If you don't do a masters, you will have to find various ways to gain experience and learn different therapeutic models and it might be harder to become BACP accredited. There is also the option of doing the QCop which is a private route to getting all the experience you need www.bps.org.uk/qualifications/counselling-psychology
You could either move onto to a counselling masters (you’d have to do a diploma first though) or you could just do the diplomas from level 2 to level 4. I hope that helps
I have a question and hope you can help me. I am in a master's program for clinical mental health counseling in the United States. Eventually, I want to relocate to the UK and work as a counselor. Is that a possibility? If so, what are the requirements and steps to be able to work in the UK as an expat? Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Hi, I am planning to do a video on this question in a few weeks. I’ll try to link it in this comment thread once it’s out or you can turn on the bell notifications so you can be notified when I upload a new video.
Hi charlotte, most universities will except the level 2 or 3, but I've seen one that doesn't so you can always ask the university and see what they have to say. I have a video on this I posted a few days ago x
Thank you Amanda! Yes, you can definitely be accepted with a level 3, I was. The entry requirements should be written on the uni website if you want to double check, good luck x
Just come across your video. It’s really helpful. I am considering counselling. But doing it online. Can you just do one course and become qualified counsellor?
You could definitely do it online but you wouldn't be able to just do one course unless you already have previous experience so that you could jump to a level 5 diploma because you would gain the client hours you need to be qualified. The quickest route would probably be to do a 3 year counselling degree with placement.
Hello Cee ! So grateful I found you on UA-cam , I would like to ask if I do a MSC psychology conversation will I be qualified or do I have to continue with a doctorate in counseling/psychotherapy.?❤
Hi! Glad you found my channel too! If you do a conversion course, you will need to do a counselling degree OR a counselling master's degree in order to be qualified. A doctorate is not necessary unless that's your aspiration.
Hi, I’m not sure what the exact steps are but I assume that you would need to do standard therapeutic training for a few years and then you can choose to specialise in anxiety and depression by specifically working with clients who have anxiety and depression, as well as reading up on the subject. I found this website, there may be something for depression as well www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-involved/become-an-anxiety-uk-approved-therapist/ good luck
Yes you can be a counsellor after PhD but even from diploma level, a PhD is not necessary to become a counsellor. And yeah they are partly funded by the government, not fully. More details in this video ua-cam.com/video/L8dtAiiK00Y/v-deo.html. Hope this helps, let me know if you have anymore questions 😊
Hi Cee! Love your video. Where did you take your 'Introduction to counselling' course? Could you recommend any? I am searching but lots of different results are coming up and it's difficult to see which are worthwhile. Is this a type of course I could do online?
Hey holly, thank you for your comment! I didn't do an introduction course, I went straight to level 3 after my psychology degree. You can look at universities or colleges that are near you that offer the course, they are the most reliable places to study, or if you want to do an online course, check that it has some sort of accreditation, if you're not sure, just email or call the institution to find out.
Hi Cee! This video is great. I just have one question: I have a BA Hons in Criminology, should I do a Psychology MSc conversion course first? Or would that be kind of pointless since I’d have to do the introduction to counselling etc steps anyway? Thanks!
Hi, thank you so much for watching! And I think it would be best to save your time and money and just do the introduction to counselling/diploma courses instead of a conversion course for sure.
@@itaroken Hi! Just ensure it's a course accredited by a recognised professional body like the BACP, BPS, NCS, HCPC, or UKCP. There might be more but those are the only legitimate ones I know of. Ensure that they are not too short because they are supposed to have a certain number of teaching hours to be legitimate.
Hi Cee, I am currently studying a Level 3 diploma in Counselling, I am not too sure whether to study an undergraduate psychology or counselling with psychotherapy degree I haven't got long to decide and I am feeling rather overwhelmed with the options and choices I have available, any advice will be very much appreciated 😊
It depends on whether you went to become a counsellor or you to do something psychology related in general. An undergrad in psychology will allow you to do any psychology or social sciences masters degree (including a counselling masters), however this will be 3 years followed by another masters degree to choose a specialism. A Counselling with psychotherapy degree will allow you to become a qualified counsellor once you finish the degree but then it will be difficult to train in other psychology fields if that’s what you want to do. I hope that helps. (Personally if I had known I wanted to be a counsellor sooner, I would’ve just done the counselling degree and not done a 3 year psychology degree just to do end up doing a 3 year masters afterwards)
It depends on which journey you take and what level of qualification you want to achieve so it could be 3 to 6 years. You don't need to do a master's degree, you could study up to level 5 and work with that diploma.
I will be starting level 3 health and social care with foundation and I want to become qualified counselor please tell me is it really worth? Should I continue
I don't think health and social care qualification will help you to become a qualified counsellor, but if it's your passion then go for it. To do counselling you would need to do a counselling skills foundation course, have a read of this www.bacp.co.uk/careers/careers-in-counselling/training/
Hi Cee, I've got Level 2 but now I'm hesitating whether to continue part time in college (4 years to get to Level 5) or go to uni and do full time BA in counselling (3 years to BA). Any advice which one would be better?
Hi, it depends on your end goal. Do you want to become registered or accredited? The type of qualification you have will affect the type of jobs you can apply for. If you choose to go to university, I would recommend doing a master's instead of a BA degree because it will give you more client hours which allows you to apply for more jobs (however you would need to do a level 3 before applying). A level 5 would still allow you to work, but I think you may be limited as some jobs require a master's. I hope this helps, feel free to ask anymore questions or e-mail me.
Hi Cee! Thank you for this great summary. I am looking at budgets and time commitments. You mentioned you go in 1 day a week. Do you manage to do all the course work (lectures, assessments, therapy) in 1 long day/week? I am guessing it's possible for year 1, but with placement in further years, the course will require more like 2 days a week total? You also mentioned you work in a hospital setting. Do you work part-time or full time? How do you manage and do you have weekends free? I am wondering if I'd be able to survive mentally and physically, working full time for 4 long days a week alongside the course. And any weekend days left for rest? Appreciate your time, let me know if you'd prefer me to email those questions. Thank you! Natalia
Hi natalia, thank you for watching! I usually commit one day to do all my uni work (i did a vlog showing this) and then i have therapy once a week in the evening and set aside some time do the required reading during the week and I work part time but it's flexible so i can work when I'm free. When i have an assignment, i write a little bit everyday in the evening, on weekends or when I'm not working. There's not too many assignments (i also posted a video summarising my first year last week). With placement next year i will have to do either 1 or 2 days a week which means less time to work but its just a sacrifice i have to make. All in all, if you plan your schedule, you can definitely manage to do everything although you may have to work a bit less, and you're allowed to ask for extensions on assignments if you're overwhelmed.
hi could you do a video how to get a counselling job as a graduate , or what you would do if you only had your graduate degree ( I know you have done a master which might be a ,little different I guess).
Hi, I definitely want to do a video on this one day but because I haven't got a counselling job myself yet, I wouldn't want to put information out there that I'm not 100% sure about. But I did a video on jobs you can do with a psychology degree, some of which I have done myself ua-cam.com/video/W1CRQmWM97o/v-deo.html
Hi, thank you so much for your video ! Could I pleas just double check , would I definitely need masters to be employed or having level 4 certificate would qualify me to work? Thanks so much 🙏
Hello, thank you so much for watching! You would still be able to work but the diploma qualification would limit how much money you can make and would limit the ways in which you could progress in your career.
Thank you for this video!🥰 I am a PWP and consider becoming a counsellor. Are they considered different careers? Is there a short cut or l still need to go through the level 3 diploma and masters to become qualified? Also what is the difference between qualified and accredited counsellor?
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching! Yes they are considered to be slightly different careers. You may not need a level 3 diploma because of your current career, but it's always best to ask the university directly to help you save time and money about whether you need to do a level 3 diploma, but you will need to do a masters eventually or level 4 and level 5. I did a video explaining the difference between being qualified (or registered) and accredited, you can watch it here ua-cam.com/video/SjKxWTIR1Yg/v-deo.html
1 ) Can I be a counsellor with a masters degree only in the UK?? 2 ) And will I get a job in the UK or do I have to start my own business to be a counsellor 3 ) Do mental Health Counsellors get paid well ....love your channel lots and keep changing peoples lives ❤❤
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️ 1) I don't know about other countries, I may do a video on it when I've done some research but in the UK, there are lots of options (keep an eye on the video coming out tomorrow 12pm). 2) you can get a job, or you can start your own business, but it's not mandatory. There is a high demand for counsellors at the moment, so lots of jobs available 3) The starting salary is approximately in the 25k region and can increase as you gain more experience, maybe up to 50k or more.
Hi, I was wondering after completing a masters would you be a qualified counsellor/therapist? Also would a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy get you the same qualification as a masters to become a counsellor/therapist?
Hi! A master's would mean that you're qualified to practice as a counsellor/therapist. A level 4 or level 4 diploma will also mean you're qualified to practice as a counsellor, the only difference I think is the number of placement client hours you have and assessments you do.
Thank you so much for this. Could yoo if y advise how much Counsellors are paid in the UK? Is it a well paying field and how easy is it to obtain employment upon completion of your degree?
Thank you for watching! Counsellors in the UK are paid with an average of £25k a year but the more experience you have, the higher it goes even up to £50k. From what I can see, there is a high demand for counsellors so getting employment should be easy if you have the right qualifications. I will do a video on this in the future.
Hii, Do I have to take a license exam to become an accredited therapist in the uk? If I've done the BA in Psychology + Level 3 + Master, will it probably be 8 years?
Hey Skylar, no, you don't have to do an exam. If you've done all those 3 you would be qualified and it will take a total of 7 years, but it is probably quicker to do a BA in counselling rather than psychology.
Hello Joy, I will be releasing a video on this in 2 weeks time, it includes universities that are accredited that you can study counselling. However, i didn't include online courses or level 2/3/4 institutions. Would you like me to add that to the video as well or i could make it a separate video?
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much Cee , I want to get started as soon as possible & just haven’t known where to start I’ll turn on post notifications
Hello, Thank you for the video. I am considering an offer for an unaccredited MSc Counselling programme with no placement options (BSc Psychology). Is this any good? What can I do while studying to improve my chances of getting a job on completion?
Hi, thank you for watching. If you do this degree, you may have to do an extra exam/test with the BPS because it's not accredited. While you're studying, you could try to find your own placement to do once a week, but you would also have to seek out your own supervision and ensure its recorded as evidence for the BACP to prove you've done supervised counselling placement hours. But if possible, try and do an accredited course with a placement year to make it easier for yourself. Good luck
Hey Cee. This was super helpful. I just wanted to understand one thing - is it absolutely necessary to do the masters after the Level 4 certification? Or can you do something else like an apprenticeship program of sorts instead? Just asking since doing the masters will just mean more student debt. Would be super helpful if you could answer this because it has been chaotic navigating this process as an international student. Thank you 😊😊
Hey Krupa, thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. A masters is not necessary, you can carry on to do another diploma if you want to in order to gain more client experience or you can start working. I hope that helps!
You could do a bachelor's degree in counselling or do several diplomas from level 2 to level 4 or level 5, I explain this in more detail in part 2 of this video ua-cam.com/video/HP2J1E5xgGs/v-deo.html I hope this helps, if not, feel free to ask more questions. Good luck!
@@ceethecounsellor thank you for your response. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology (3years of study) but i studied it in Romania (EU) and i would like to work and live in the UK. My problem is that it will be another year untill i can apply for a master's (i didnt get accepted :( this year) and i wanted to know if i could still move and work in the UK using my bachelor's in psychology even though i graduated in an EU country.
@@TotallyNotRuxy I'm so sorry that you didn't get accepted this year. You can come to the UK and work here with your psychology degree but, it probably wouldn't be a psychology or counselling-related job, unfortunately (here are some options ua-cam.com/video/W1CRQmWM97o/v-deo.html). It is hard to get a psychology job in the UK without a master's degree. In the meantime, I would recommend working or volunteering with a mental health charity to improve your chances of being accepted next year or working in a mental health hospital.
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much for your response and help. I hope i will find something in my field :)🤗 i wonder about private practices though (i would like to open my own someday and i haven't found anyone talking about it). Are they a thing over there (UK) or is everything legal and relevant only through the NHS? I don't think a person who only just got their bachelor's in psychology would be able to do that, but i do wonder what it takes to do it and if its an available legal option.
@@TotallyNotRuxy I hope you find something too! In the UK you can open your own private practice (my current counsellor has her own practice). I don't know much about the process, but when I do open one I will be sure to document it and share it with all my subscribers on here. You can definitely open your own practice once you have all the relevant qualifications and placement hours and your own supervisor
Hey, I’m really interested in this and want to be a counsellor thank you for explaining it, it can be so confusing! I was just wondering where would you think of working after you have your degree?
Hi, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment! I would hopefully like to work in a private practice, but if not, then I will work in the NHS or a school until I can find a job with a private practice then one day, open my own private practice.
Hello I'm quite late since the video was posted haha but hoped you could still provide me with some guidance. I'm currently an alevel student and will be hoping to apply for either a BA course for psychology or psychology with counseling and wanted to know if you think there's a large difference between the 2 or if the latter is more undermined.
Hi! The only difference that I can see between the 2 degrees is that with psychology, you have a wide range of masters or jobs that you can go into whereas if you do psychology with counselling then you'll probably be more limited and will have to stick to the counselling related jobs/degrees in the future. Also, with psychology with counselling, there is a deeper focus on counselling and I think your dissertation may be counselling related too. Hope that helps you, good luck!
Hi, thank you for this. I’ve done the level 3 and am currently looking to do the level 4. Do you think it’s better to go to university instead of doing the level 4? I was thinking of doing the level 4 and then topping up with level 5.
Hey! So, doing the level 4 would take 2 years and would qualify you to work within an agency setting when you're done but you would need to gain more experience to become accredited. If you went on to do level 5, I believe you would then be qualified to work in private practice too. Doing the level 4 and 5 would be 3 years altogether. Doing a master's would also be 3 years and by the end of it, you would be qualified to work in most places. The main difference between the level 4&5 vs. master's qualifications is the number of placement hours and therapy hours you'd be required to do and the job prospects/salary available to your qualification level when you finish. I will do a video on this soon. Hope that helps.
To be honest with you, majority of the people on my masters course are 40-55 years of age. Most are switching careers and have been out of education for 20+ years so, it's never too late.
I wouldn't say it's hard, it's time consuming and expensive but there is a need for counsellors, so you can get into it pretty easily. The courses tend to be small so, there's a bit of competition to be accepted but, it's definitely worth applying.
Thank you for this informative video. I hope you’re able to offer some advice. I completed a degree in sociology and postgraduate diploma in social work. I current practice as a frontline child protection SW and I would like to become a counsellor. What do you think would be the best route for me ?
You're welcome! And thank you for watching. I would recommend doing a counselling skills diploma, since you have a degree already you could start at level 3 but if not, then start at level 2 then do a level 3 after that. You can do a level 4 if you want but, you could do straight to a masters after your level 3 diploma. Just check or ask if the course is bacp accredited before applying. Good luck! I hope that helps.
Hello Cee, I am considering an offer from an unaccredited Counselling Masters programme with no placement hours (First Degree in Psychology), would this be of any use? What can I do in addition to the degree to improve my chances of getting a job after study?
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I've been getting so many questions and dm's on insta about counselling, so I made a part 2 that will hopefully help you more: ua-cam.com/video/HP2J1E5xgGs/v-deo.html
Hey girl, just found your channel. I’m starting my masters in october in counselling & psychotherapy. I agree with you that there arent enough ethnic minorities joining counselling and it is nice to see more of us spreading the word and training to become counsellors. It is a long and expensive process but such an exciting one right? my heart also lies in counselling and psychology i can’t see myself doing anythig else. I can’t wait to see your journey and your growth as a counsellor. New sub here❤️
Welcome to the channel mandy! Thank you for the sub. The journey is definitely expensive but it is definitely rewarding and exciting to learn how to change people's lives like this. I wish you the best on your course, and thank you for the well wishes, I will most likely vlog my graduation day when it comes 😁
Are you training to be a psychotherapist? If so, are you able to give me any advice? I’m currently in year 10 and I’m trying to understand what qualifications I might need. :))
Hello @8lack8erry1 do you know and can you pls share any info on how one can get a sponsored training to have a masters in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK? Especially couples counselling & therapy
Hi, yes I’m training to be a psychotherapist and I think you’d be able to start your training once you finish your GCSE’s by doing a foundation course in counselling and working your way up to level 4 or 5 or you could wait until you’re 18 to do a counselling degree
Hey Cee, I just started level three CPCAB got one more year before I become a trainee. Great channel, good to see another black woman venturing into this field.
A big congratulations to you! I really wish you the best on your journey. Thank you for your support and your comment, i really appreciate it! 🙏🏾❤️
I’ve just found this video! I want to be a psychotherapist, still on the pre clinical course but hoping to start the clinical training in the next few years - ideally in September. I am the only south Asian on my course and also one of the youngest (25). This video was really informative, thank you xx
Aw thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a psychotherapist, we definitely need more therapists from ethnic minorities too.I'm also one of the youngest on my course 😂
Finally someone I can relate to! This is the first video I found really clear, really glad I found your channel ❤
Thank you so much, glad you found it useful ❤️
I am happy to see this. I am white. Once I asked the question in an online group of psychoanalysts why there weren't any Black therapists in one specific field of therapy. And nobody replied, silence followed. I have been in therapy and I had this image in my mind that I wanted a Black therapist, someone full of life and with a loud laughter, also warm and accepting.
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment, I am definitely wondering the same thing and i hope to inspire more black people to become therapists. I also really hope you find the therapist you desire🙏🏾
Glad to see more therapists coming to use UA-cam as a way to educate :)
Thank you, I definitely agree!
Thank you so much for this video. I have just began my journey to becoming a counsellor for similar reasons as you. I am a teacher. I have been putting this off for so long just because of the amount of time it will take. I am starting my level 2 now.
Aww i am so glad you took that step! Well done, we definitely need more counsellors in the world! Good luck Mems!
Do you still work at your job while doing it
Yeah i do, part time
Thank you for your videos. It really helped me with my decision. I couldn’t go to uni at the time due to personal reasons but the diploma route has helped so much. Thank you 🎉❤
Aww that’s so amazing! Thank you for your comment, reminds me to keep going with this channel! I really appreciate it and I wish you all the best in your journey!
This video is so informative and time saving for those considering counselling 👏🏾❤️
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch it
Hey cee! Such a great and informative video - thank you so much!
You’re welcome, thank you for watching and commenting!
Please can you recommend introduction to counselling academy in Wolverhampton please
Sorry, I don't think I understand your question. Who do you want me to recommend it to?
Me please
Just to clarify, you want recommendations for a place to study introduction to counselling in Wolverhampton?
Yess I live in Wolverhampton I am interested in taking up a career in counselling
@@ifecheluobiebere Here are a few options, there aren't many introduction courses, but you may be able to start at level 2
1. www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/course/counselling-skills-ncfe-level-2-certificate/
2. toppstraining.co.uk/courses/counselling-1/introductionlevel-1-in-counselling/
check they are accredited, you can see it on the website or contact the institution directly. Good luck!
Hi first of all i love your hair 😍. I have done level 3 in counselling but they dont offer level 4 in my area so im wondering if i should do a degree then do a masters? Im just a bit confused about where i need to go from here. Ill definitely check out the rest of the videos on your channel x
Hi! Thank you so much, that's kind of you! I would say try and find a level 4 somewhere else. If not, then you can either do a degree or a master's but you certainly don't need to do both. I hope this helps ua-cam.com/video/tPc6Var5Lwo/v-deo.html
Hi can we do courses online
Yes they are available, but be sure to double check that it's a legit course, that's accredited and recognised.
Great video. Very helpful for me
Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful
So you need to do a level 2, level 3 and level 4 diploma, then a degree and then a masters degree ?
No, you don’t need to do all of them. Level 2 to 4 is sufficient. But you can also do the degree on its own. However if you want to do the masters then you need to have a social sciences degree and at least a level 2 or 2 diploma. I have more videos in my “for future counsellors” playlist. I hope that helps, let me know if it doesn’t 😊
Where did you do your maters?
I’m currently studying at the University Of Roehampton
How is it going ?
I am enjoying it, however there’s been a lot of disruptions with strikes. The workload is manageable but it increased a lot from 1 year to 2nd year
Hi. Why do people do masters in counselling when you can do a undergraduate in it. I'm abit confused by it all. If someone is doing masters can they further in a career and so what areas. Thank you
Hey, personally I did the masters because I didn't know I wanted to be a counsellor until after I had done my undergrad, otherwise I probably would have done a counselling degree. But a higher qualification will probably give you more job opportunities as some counselling jobs do expect a masters but, I think a degree is also good enough.
I’m a us liscensure counselor. What do you need to become counselor in uk
Hey, I have a video for this which you can watch, I hope it helps ua-cam.com/video/7I_YnghD27M/v-deo.htmlsi=6mmWb6_Pc4gJIp5l
@ceethecounsellor thanks for the video. Do you know and can you pls share any info on how one can get a sponsored training to have a masters in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK? Especially couples counselling and therapy. Thanks
Hi, I’ve never heard of a sponsored counselling training so I don’t know if it’s available. If I do find something, I’ll make a video on it.
I am currently about to do a level 5 course in counselling which is accredited by BCAP? I wanted to know is this enough be a counsellor in the UK or do I need to go onto doing a master ?
Yes, it's enough to be a counsellor. Consider that you may be limited in the number of jobs that you can apply for because some require more experience/higher qualifications. I wish you the best in your level 5 course!
Excellent summary!
Thank you so much!
Hey Cee! I’m just wondering if it’s possible to skip L1 and start on L2 Certificate in counselling skills? I’ve found a college that is offering for me to join on L2 but I don’t want to go for it if I HAVE to do L1 first.
Thank you! X
Hi Jen! If you have previous qualifications like a degree or other higher education qualifications (especially social sciences like psychology, sociology etc) then it will be fine for you to skip the level 1 and start at level 2. I only did level 3 because I had my psychology degree prior to that
Could you guide me regarding this field i am planning to become
What would you like to know?
Hello Cee 🙂. I am a medical doctor and my degree is a master's degree. I would like to be a psychotherapist. Please what is the next step I can take?
Hi, I would recommend starting with the level 2 diploma and working your way up to level 4 OR doing a counselling degree.
Hey Cee! I have just found your channel, and your videos have been incredibly helpful to learn more about choosing counselling as a career. I desperately want a career change, and I would love to become an accredited counsellor in the UK, but I’m not sure if I will have the chance to, as I’m moving abroad in the New Year.
I wasn’t able to find an answer anywhere, so I’m hoping you could please help me with some advice: I’m not sure what would make more sense, pursuing a 2-ys MSc Psychology conversion course to get a BPS graduate membership, or enrolling onto a Level 2 Diploma in Counselling? I am looking for courses that are part time and online, due to the fact that I’m working full time, and I will leave the UK in 2024.. and as far as I know, there are no Level 4 Counselling courses that are online and accredited 😢
Do you think I still stand a chance of ever becoming an accredited counsellor in the UK, with any membership, if I won’t be able to attend courses in person, or should I give up my dream?
Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it!
Hi, thank you so much, I’m glad it’s been helpful.
I can see you’re in a difficult place and it’s hard to navigate. I will say that to be come a fully registered counsellor, you would need to do some of the training face to face, and that’s why you couldn’t find level 4 courses that are online and accredited (I did a video on this recently). A psychology conversion course would allow you to get BPS membership but, you would still need to do further counselling training so I don’t think this would be beneficial, doing a level 2 diploma would make more sense.
I’m also wondering if it’s possible for you to take up counselling training in the country that you’re moving to? I don’t think you have to give up your dream, I’m sure they probably have their training courses for counsellors there and, should you ever move back to the UK, you can always do the training here when and if you return.
I hope my answer has been of some help, let me know if you need more guidance 😊
Hey Cee I’m from the UK and I have a passion for counselling. I wanted to know that if I have no previous qualifications within my studies, is there a quick way I can study to become a counsellor rather then going the long route. In 2021 I completed the introduction course which was a combine of level 1 & 2. Although now I need to complete level 3 which is one year and then after the diploma which is two. Lastly the counselling degree which is either two or three year. Overall if I’m studying that long it will take me about 5 - 6 years to complete. However I’ve tried to find a quicker route than that but no luck so far. I would love to get your advice and help on this as I’m not sure on my options.
Hi Nasra, congratulations on completing your introduction course! In my recent video (ua-cam.com/video/Eu8pw4vii98/v-deo.html) I explained that there may be some universities that don't require a level 3 so you could go straight to a 3 year counselling degree and start working after. That would be the shortest route for you, but if you do have to do the level 3 then you'll be done in 4 years. I wish there was quicker route myself, but I wish you the best of luck, you'll get there soon!
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much I feel like I have a better understanding now.
Gurl, thank you!!!
Hi lovely! Just found your channel and i love your videos ❤. I've just started my L2 Counselling Skills, hoping to go all the way to L4 to qualify as a counsellor. What worries me though, is the lack of vacancies available for counsellors. In your experience to date, is it difficult to secure a job once qualified? Xxx
Hi, thank you so much! Glad to have you here. First of all, congratulations on starting your journey, I wish you all the best and secondly, I believe there is a high demand for therapists at the moment in different sectors, I have done a few videos on this which might help to put you at ease. Ultimately, the more experience or qualifications you have, the more jobs will be open to you. I hope this helps you
1. ua-cam.com/video/Xn_ZHj6qPz0/v-deo.htmlsi=S320vVvlC9EkLB04
2. ua-cam.com/video/Rkn0A7kp32E/v-deo.htmlsi=ZKbjYaROgSnxZvYi
3. ua-cam.com/video/ghO1671IASw/v-deo.htmlsi=rRdc3xPe3n7VxRir
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much for replying and putting my mind at ease! I'll make sure to watch the other videos, too
:)
You’re absolutely welcome. Good luck 🙏🏾
Hello Cee thank you for these videos they’re great and very informative! I have my Level 3 in counselling and I was looking to go to university. I know most people recommend doing the level 4 and then pricgress onto 4,5 and then supervision training. I’ve seen you’ve stated that if you have your level 3 you can do your masters however, I have seen on the entry requirements that you need an undergraduate first. Should I just go to uni then.
Thank you so much! I'm going to post a video next week explaining more options, but, it might be useful to do a degree in counselling so that you can be qualified without having to do a master's. Then you can always do a master's in the future if you want to. The other option might be to do level 4 and ask the uni if that is enough to be accepted without a degree. I wish you the best!
What about doing a degree in counselling and psychotherapy?
The degree will have placement hours which allow you to work as a counsellor but I'm not sure if you would be considered a registered/qualified therapist. It would be best to ask the university directly. Some jobs may require a certain amount of client hours or accreditation or a master's degree so keep that in mind too. Good luck, I wish you the best.
Hi, I'm currently doing a access course in health social care. I want to become a play therapist I've done research but not having luck on how I can become one in the uk. Can you advise me on how I can get on to this pathway ?
Hi Naomi, I don't know much about it myself. Still, from what I've seen, your course in health & social care is a good start, you would probably need to also work with children in some capacity if you haven't already (school, nursery, teaching etc.) and then do a postgraduate course/diploma of some sort from one of these 2 organisations in the UK 1. playtherapy.org.uk/training/ or 2. www.bapt.info/play-therapy/play-therapy-training/ I really hope this does help, as I'm not too sure about play therapy qualifications myself.
Is it necessary to have a masters in order to become a qualified counsellor?
You don't have to but, it's the quickest and easiest way to get the experience you need and to increase your job prospects. If you don't do a masters, you will have to find various ways to gain experience and learn different therapeutic models and it might be harder to become BACP accredited. There is also the option of doing the QCop which is a private route to getting all the experience you need www.bps.org.uk/qualifications/counselling-psychology
Cee , am having masters of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling. So please where do i start from to become a counsellor in uk. Thnx u
You could either move onto to a counselling masters (you’d have to do a diploma first though) or you could just do the diplomas from level 2 to level 4. I hope that helps
@@ceethecounsellor Cee I already hv Masters in Counselling from my home country. So you mean I should do another masters in Counselling in uk again???
I’m on the same journey as yourself but doing Level 3 currently.
That's so good to hear! How are you finding it so far?
I have a question and hope you can help me. I am in a master's program for clinical mental health counseling in the United States. Eventually, I want to relocate to the UK and work as a counselor. Is that a possibility? If so, what are the requirements and steps to be able to work in the UK as an expat? Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Hi, I am planning to do a video on this question in a few weeks. I’ll try to link it in this comment thread once it’s out or you can turn on the bell notifications so you can be notified when I upload a new video.
Hi, I have made the video to answer your question ua-cam.com/video/7I_YnghD27M/v-deo.htmlsi=FZ0jwxWONzAjrDDB I hope it helps
Thanks for the video! Do you know if you can go onto a psychotherapy masters without the Level 2/3 certificate if you have a degree in Psychology?
Hi charlotte, most universities will except the level 2 or 3, but I've seen one that doesn't so you can always ask the university and see what they have to say. I have a video on this I posted a few days ago x
Hey, great video! Can I just clarify, so you said most unis don't except level 4... so I can do a level 3 at home and then go onto a masters? X
Thank you Amanda! Yes, you can definitely be accepted with a level 3, I was. The entry requirements should be written on the uni website if you want to double check, good luck x
@@ceethecounsellor that's great! Thanks for your pro pt reply and all the best with your future! X
You're welcome! And thank you, appreciate it❤️
tankyu
You're very welcome
Just come across your video. It’s really helpful. I am considering counselling. But doing it online. Can you just do one course and become qualified counsellor?
You could definitely do it online but you wouldn't be able to just do one course unless you already have previous experience so that you could jump to a level 5 diploma because you would gain the client hours you need to be qualified. The quickest route would probably be to do a 3 year counselling degree with placement.
Hello Cee ! So grateful I found you on UA-cam , I would like to ask if I do a MSC psychology conversation will I be qualified or do I have to continue with a doctorate in counseling/psychotherapy.?❤
Hi! Glad you found my channel too! If you do a conversion course, you will need to do a counselling degree OR a counselling master's degree in order to be qualified. A doctorate is not necessary unless that's your aspiration.
Hey, can you send me a breakdown on the steps I need to take to become a anxiety and depression therapist 🙏
Hi, I’m not sure what the exact steps are but I assume that you would need to do standard therapeutic training for a few years and then you can choose to specialise in anxiety and depression by specifically working with clients who have anxiety and depression, as well as reading up on the subject. I found this website, there may be something for depression as well www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-involved/become-an-anxiety-uk-approved-therapist/ good luck
Hey! Can you be a counselor in uk after phd in counseling from uk?
Amd are counseling phd funded there?
Yes you can be a counsellor after PhD but even from diploma level, a PhD is not necessary to become a counsellor. And yeah they are partly funded by the government, not fully. More details in this video ua-cam.com/video/L8dtAiiK00Y/v-deo.html. Hope this helps, let me know if you have anymore questions 😊
Thank you so much for your reply!
@maryamshaikh8017 you’re very welcome.
Hi Cee! Love your video. Where did you take your 'Introduction to counselling' course? Could you recommend any? I am searching but lots of different results are coming up and it's difficult to see which are worthwhile. Is this a type of course I could do online?
Hey holly, thank you for your comment! I didn't do an introduction course, I went straight to level 3 after my psychology degree. You can look at universities or colleges that are near you that offer the course, they are the most reliable places to study, or if you want to do an online course, check that it has some sort of accreditation, if you're not sure, just email or call the institution to find out.
@@ceethecounsellor Ah amazing, thank you so much for your help! Your video was hugely beneficial :)
You're very welcome! Wish you the best
I enjoyed this very much.
Thank you very much for watching!
Hi Cee! This video is great. I just have one question: I have a BA Hons in Criminology, should I do a Psychology MSc conversion course first? Or would that be kind of pointless since I’d have to do the introduction to counselling etc steps anyway? Thanks!
Hi, thank you so much for watching! And I think it would be best to save your time and money and just do the introduction to counselling/diploma courses instead of a conversion course for sure.
@@ceethecounsellor Thanks for your quick reply. That makes sense. Have a good night 👍
You’re welcome, have a good night 😊
@@ceethecounsellor Hi again! I was just wondering if you have any tips on how to pick the best Introduction course in London? Thanks :)
@@itaroken Hi! Just ensure it's a course accredited by a recognised professional body like the BACP, BPS, NCS, HCPC, or UKCP. There might be more but those are the only legitimate ones I know of. Ensure that they are not too short because they are supposed to have a certain number of teaching hours to be legitimate.
Hi Cee, I am currently studying a Level 3 diploma in Counselling, I am not too sure whether to study an undergraduate psychology or counselling with psychotherapy degree I haven't got long to decide and I am feeling rather overwhelmed with the options and choices I have available, any advice will be very much appreciated 😊
It depends on whether you went to become a counsellor or you to do something psychology related in general. An undergrad in psychology will allow you to do any psychology or social sciences masters degree (including a counselling masters), however this will be 3 years followed by another masters degree to choose a specialism. A Counselling with psychotherapy degree will allow you to become a qualified counsellor once you finish the degree but then it will be difficult to train in other psychology fields if that’s what you want to do. I hope that helps. (Personally if I had known I wanted to be a counsellor sooner, I would’ve just done the counselling degree and not done a 3 year psychology degree just to do end up doing a 3 year masters afterwards)
@@ceethecounsellor thankyou for your advice I think that's helped me choose the right decision for myself now
@user-ld4xb5ns5c you’re welcome!
How long it will take me to become qualified Councellor and do I need to do master after degree ?
It depends on which journey you take and what level of qualification you want to achieve so it could be 3 to 6 years. You don't need to do a master's degree, you could study up to level 5 and work with that diploma.
I will be starting level 3 health and social care with foundation and I want to become qualified counselor please tell me is it really worth? Should I continue
I don't think health and social care qualification will help you to become a qualified counsellor, but if it's your passion then go for it. To do counselling you would need to do a counselling skills foundation course, have a read of this www.bacp.co.uk/careers/careers-in-counselling/training/
Hi Cee, I've got Level 2 but now I'm hesitating whether to continue part time in college (4 years to get to Level 5) or go to uni and do full time BA in counselling (3 years to BA). Any advice which one would be better?
Hi, it depends on your end goal. Do you want to become registered or accredited? The type of qualification you have will affect the type of jobs you can apply for. If you choose to go to university, I would recommend doing a master's instead of a BA degree because it will give you more client hours which allows you to apply for more jobs (however you would need to do a level 3 before applying). A level 5 would still allow you to work, but I think you may be limited as some jobs require a master's. I hope this helps, feel free to ask anymore questions or e-mail me.
@@ceethecounsellor wait how can you get into masters with a level 3 do you not need bachelors degree to get into masters?
Hi, yes you need a bachelors degree and at least a level 2 or level 3. I had a bachelor’s degree too
Hi Cee! Thank you for this great summary. I am looking at budgets and time commitments. You mentioned you go in 1 day a week. Do you manage to do all the course work (lectures, assessments, therapy) in 1 long day/week? I am guessing it's possible for year 1, but with placement in further years, the course will require more like 2 days a week total? You also mentioned you work in a hospital setting. Do you work part-time or full time? How do you manage and do you have weekends free? I am wondering if I'd be able to survive mentally and physically, working full time for 4 long days a week alongside the course. And any weekend days left for rest? Appreciate your time, let me know if you'd prefer me to email those questions. Thank you! Natalia
Hi natalia, thank you for watching! I usually commit one day to do all my uni work (i did a vlog showing this) and then i have therapy once a week in the evening and set aside some time do the required reading during the week and I work part time but it's flexible so i can work when I'm free. When i have an assignment, i write a little bit everyday in the evening, on weekends or when I'm not working. There's not too many assignments (i also posted a video summarising my first year last week). With placement next year i will have to do either 1 or 2 days a week which means less time to work but its just a sacrifice i have to make. All in all, if you plan your schedule, you can definitely manage to do everything although you may have to work a bit less, and you're allowed to ask for extensions on assignments if you're overwhelmed.
@@ceethecounsellor Thank you for the answer, it's a bit more clear now on how I should go about my work/studies balance.
hi could you do a video how to get a counselling job as a graduate , or what you would do if you only had your graduate degree ( I know you have done a master which might be a ,little different I guess).
Hi, I definitely want to do a video on this one day but because I haven't got a counselling job myself yet, I wouldn't want to put information out there that I'm not 100% sure about. But I did a video on jobs you can do with a psychology degree, some of which I have done myself ua-cam.com/video/W1CRQmWM97o/v-deo.html
Hi, thank you so much for your video ! Could I pleas just double check , would I definitely need masters to be employed or having level 4 certificate would qualify me to work? Thanks so much 🙏
Hello, thank you so much for watching! You would still be able to work but the diploma qualification would limit how much money you can make and would limit the ways in which you could progress in your career.
Thank you for this video!🥰 I am a PWP and consider becoming a counsellor. Are they considered different careers? Is there a short cut or l still need to go through the level 3 diploma and masters to become qualified? Also what is the difference between qualified and accredited counsellor?
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching! Yes they are considered to be slightly different careers. You may not need a level 3 diploma because of your current career, but it's always best to ask the university directly to help you save time and money about whether you need to do a level 3 diploma, but you will need to do a masters eventually or level 4 and level 5. I did a video explaining the difference between being qualified (or registered) and accredited, you can watch it here ua-cam.com/video/SjKxWTIR1Yg/v-deo.html
1 ) Can I be a counsellor with a masters degree only in the UK??
2 ) And will I get a job in the UK or do I have to start my own business to be a counsellor
3 ) Do mental Health Counsellors get paid well
....love your channel lots and keep changing peoples lives ❤❤
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️ 1) I don't know about other countries, I may do a video on it when I've done some research but in the UK, there are lots of options (keep an eye on the video coming out tomorrow 12pm).
2) you can get a job, or you can start your own business, but it's not mandatory. There is a high demand for counsellors at the moment, so lots of jobs available
3) The starting salary is approximately in the 25k region and can increase as you gain more experience, maybe up to 50k or more.
Hi, I was wondering after completing a masters would you be a qualified counsellor/therapist? Also would a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy get you the same qualification as a masters to become a counsellor/therapist?
Hi! A master's would mean that you're qualified to practice as a counsellor/therapist. A level 4 or level 4 diploma will also mean you're qualified to practice as a counsellor, the only difference I think is the number of placement client hours you have and assessments you do.
Thank you so much for this. Could yoo if y advise how much Counsellors are paid in the UK? Is it a well paying field and how easy is it to obtain employment upon completion of your degree?
Thank you for watching! Counsellors in the UK are paid with an average of £25k a year but the more experience you have, the higher it goes even up to £50k. From what I can see, there is a high demand for counsellors so getting employment should be easy if you have the right qualifications. I will do a video on this in the future.
Hii, Do I have to take a license exam to become an accredited therapist in the uk?
If I've done the BA in Psychology + Level 3 + Master, will it probably be 8 years?
Hey Skylar, no, you don't have to do an exam. If you've done all those 3 you would be qualified and it will take a total of 7 years, but it is probably quicker to do a BA in counselling rather than psychology.
thank you so much 💗
@@alanemar4742 you're so welcome!
Thank you . Do you recommend any schools or online courses to become a Counselor/Therapist?
Hello Joy, I will be releasing a video on this in 2 weeks time, it includes universities that are accredited that you can study counselling. However, i didn't include online courses or level 2/3/4 institutions. Would you like me to add that to the video as well or i could make it a separate video?
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much Cee , I want to get started as soon as possible & just haven’t known where to start I’ll turn on post notifications
You're welcome. Are you starting at foundation level, level 2 or university level?
Hello,
Thank you for the video. I am considering an offer for an unaccredited MSc Counselling programme with no placement options (BSc Psychology). Is this any good? What can I do while studying to improve my chances of getting a job on completion?
Hi, thank you for watching. If you do this degree, you may have to do an extra exam/test with the BPS because it's not accredited. While you're studying, you could try to find your own placement to do once a week, but you would also have to seek out your own supervision and ensure its recorded as evidence for the BACP to prove you've done supervised counselling placement hours. But if possible, try and do an accredited course with a placement year to make it easier for yourself. Good luck
Hey Cee. This was super helpful. I just wanted to understand one thing - is it absolutely necessary to do the masters after the Level 4 certification? Or can you do something else like an apprenticeship program of sorts instead? Just asking since doing the masters will just mean more student debt. Would be super helpful if you could answer this because it has been chaotic navigating this process as an international student. Thank you 😊😊
Hey Krupa, thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. A masters is not necessary, you can carry on to do another diploma if you want to in order to gain more client experience or you can start working. I hope that helps!
How do you become a therapist without a masters?
You could do a bachelor's degree in counselling or do several diplomas from level 2 to level 4 or level 5, I explain this in more detail in part 2 of this video ua-cam.com/video/HP2J1E5xgGs/v-deo.html I hope this helps, if not, feel free to ask more questions. Good luck!
@@ceethecounsellor thank you for your response. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology (3years of study) but i studied it in Romania (EU) and i would like to work and live in the UK. My problem is that it will be another year untill i can apply for a master's (i didnt get accepted :( this year) and i wanted to know if i could still move and work in the UK using my bachelor's in psychology even though i graduated in an EU country.
@@TotallyNotRuxy I'm so sorry that you didn't get accepted this year. You can come to the UK and work here with your psychology degree but, it probably wouldn't be a psychology or counselling-related job, unfortunately (here are some options ua-cam.com/video/W1CRQmWM97o/v-deo.html). It is hard to get a psychology job in the UK without a master's degree. In the meantime, I would recommend working or volunteering with a mental health charity to improve your chances of being accepted next year or working in a mental health hospital.
@@ceethecounsellor thank you so much for your response and help. I hope i will find something in my field :)🤗 i wonder about private practices though (i would like to open my own someday and i haven't found anyone talking about it). Are they a thing over there (UK) or is everything legal and relevant only through the NHS? I don't think a person who only just got their bachelor's in psychology would be able to do that, but i do wonder what it takes to do it and if its an available legal option.
@@TotallyNotRuxy I hope you find something too! In the UK you can open your own private practice (my current counsellor has her own practice). I don't know much about the process, but when I do open one I will be sure to document it and share it with all my subscribers on here. You can definitely open your own practice once you have all the relevant qualifications and placement hours and your own supervisor
Hey, I’m really interested in this and want to be a counsellor thank you for explaining it, it can be so confusing! I was just wondering where would you think of working after you have your degree?
Hi, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment! I would hopefully like to work in a private practice, but if not, then I will work in the NHS or a school until I can find a job with a private practice then one day, open my own private practice.
Hello I'm quite late since the video was posted haha but hoped you could still provide me with some guidance. I'm currently an alevel student and will be hoping to apply for either a BA course for psychology or psychology with counseling and wanted to know if you think there's a large difference between the 2 or if the latter is more undermined.
Hi! The only difference that I can see between the 2 degrees is that with psychology, you have a wide range of masters or jobs that you can go into whereas if you do psychology with counselling then you'll probably be more limited and will have to stick to the counselling related jobs/degrees in the future. Also, with psychology with counselling, there is a deeper focus on counselling and I think your dissertation may be counselling related too. Hope that helps you, good luck!
Hi, thank you for this. I’ve done the level 3 and am currently looking to do the level 4. Do you think it’s better to go to university instead of doing the level 4? I was thinking of doing the level 4 and then topping up with level 5.
Hey! So, doing the level 4 would take 2 years and would qualify you to work within an agency setting when you're done but you would need to gain more experience to become accredited. If you went on to do level 5, I believe you would then be qualified to work in private practice too. Doing the level 4 and 5 would be 3 years altogether. Doing a master's would also be 3 years and by the end of it, you would be qualified to work in most places. The main difference between the level 4&5 vs. master's qualifications is the number of placement hours and therapy hours you'd be required to do and the job prospects/salary available to your qualification level when you finish. I will do a video on this soon. Hope that helps.
To be honest with you, majority of the people on my masters course are 40-55 years of age. Most are switching careers and have been out of education for 20+ years so, it's never too late.
Thank you so much for this 😊
Is it hard to get into the counselling industry?
I wouldn't say it's hard, it's time consuming and expensive but there is a need for counsellors, so you can get into it pretty easily. The courses tend to be small so, there's a bit of competition to be accepted but, it's definitely worth applying.
Thank you for this informative video. I hope you’re able to offer some advice. I completed a degree in sociology and postgraduate diploma in social work. I current practice as a frontline child protection SW and I would like to become a counsellor. What do you think would be the best route for me ?
You're welcome! And thank you for watching. I would recommend doing a counselling skills diploma, since you have a degree already you could start at level 3 but if not, then start at level 2 then do a level 3 after that. You can do a level 4 if you want but, you could do straight to a masters after your level 3 diploma. Just check or ask if the course is bacp accredited before applying. Good luck! I hope that helps.
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Hello Cee,
I am considering an offer from an unaccredited Counselling Masters programme with no placement hours (First Degree in Psychology), would this be of any use? What can I do in addition to the degree to improve my chances of getting a job after study?
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