Laurie

Aug 26, 2020

Amazing support and understanding from an incredible team and training provider

I have always wanted to pursue a career in counselling but life always seemed to get in the way. In 2016 I came across Chrysalis Courses and was drawn to them for the weekend classes that gave me flexibility to fit them around my busy life and for the fact they were an accredited course, accredited by the National Counselling Society. The teaching was outstanding; both my hypnotherapy and counselling tutors were extremely knowledgeable and approachable and answered any questions or blocks I had. Study days are on weekends and the course also required a lot of outside reading and research, which combined with the in-depth and rich teaching has made me feel prepared to go out there into the counselling world and practice! The classes are made up of theory AND practice and also require a supervised placement to complete 100 hours in your final year, which means you finish the course putting your learning into practice and gaining valuable experience. I have had to request extensions in order to complete my placement hours which I was apprehensive about but the team eased my worries immediately and arranged it all for me. I have had a difficult year due to health issues amongst others things and just when I was getting somewhere, my mum got diagnosed with stage 3 cancer the day after we went into lockdown throwing everything up in the air. Amongst this I discovered I had got confused about the placement forms and would be missing some that were due around the middle of my placement which caused me to panic about this potentially costing me my diploma! It was a worry I didn't need on top of everything else and really felt terrible about it. I contacted Lynne at Chrysalis and she completely put my mind at ease and reassured me that all would be ok. I have sent poor Lynne so many messages the last few months and she has always answered promptly, explained clearly, answered all my questions and allayed all my fears! The team at Chrysalis really practice what they teach students, that people make mistakes, miss things, mess up and that it is ok, there is always a way through it or around it! At one of the hardest times in my life, Lynne has made the process of getting everything submitted easy and at my own pace, with no rush or pressure, with plenty of reassurance and kind words. She is a real gem! I'm so excited to get all my work submitted and (hopefully!) get my qualification so I can get out there and start my dream career. I have loved my whole Chrysalis journey and thank them so much for making my dreams possible. I can't recommend them enough.