Studying with Training for Counsellors has been a genuinely special experience, one that I will carry with me forever. The intimacy of the group created a space where I felt both supported and appropriately challenged. I also felt genuinely held by the tutors, in the way they cared about what we were each going through, remained open to challenge themselves, and understood the depth of the journey we were on. This was truly an experiential course, which really suited me. I won’t give any spoilers, but the breadth of what we covered fuelled my creativity and allowed me to express this part of myself. I’ve kept many of the pieces I created along the way, which says a lot about how impactful that process was for me. I feel incredibly lucky to have been taught by practising therapists and supervisors, as it meant everything we learned was grounded in real-world experience. Their teaching felt authentic and current, offering insight into the reality of the work. I often describe myself as coming out of the course as an “ethical onion”, with layers upon layers of ethical practice woven through everything. This feels a direct reflection of the way the course has been designed and delivered, with ethical practice purposefully placed at its core by Sam and Linsey. Alongside this, a strong neurodiversity, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens was intentionally woven through the course, shaped by the tutors lived professional experience. This was thoughtfully integrated throughout and means that I leave the course feeling advanced in my practice and knowledge of these areas. I would wholeheartedly recommend Training for Counsellors to anyone wanting a rich, experiential and ethically grounded journey into counselling. KB, 2024-2026 Cohort