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Top 5 Entry-Level Support Work Roles in the UK

In this guide, we’ll look at five of the most accessible entry-level support roles in the UK mental health sector, what they involve, and how they can help you progress towards a long-term career in this field.
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Live Online Training: Neurodiversity and relationships

This 4-hour live online training session looks at how neurodiversity – in a partner or child – can impact relationships, identifies practical steps that can help, and much more. Date: Thursday 11 December 2025 Time: 8.45am - 1pm Accredited CPD: 4 hours Price: £110 per person
CPD & Events
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Becoming a Counsellor: Reflections from Training to Practice (Part 3)

In the final part of this three-part series, Integrative Therapist, Coach & Author Stuart Walker reflects on how training shaped the counsellor he has become — and how the process of “becoming” never really ends. With warmth and honesty, he explores what it means to grow into the work, revisiting the nerves, insights, and small moments that shape every counsellor in...
Practitioner Perspective
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Becoming a Counsellor: Reflections from Training to Practice (Part 1)

In the first of this three-part series, Integrative Therapist, Coach & Author, Stuart Walker looks back on his journey through counsellor training. And this is where it began – with an Initial Learning Statement, written right at the very start of Level 4. With warmth and honesty, he explores what it means to grow into the work, revisiting the nerves, insights,...
Practitioner Perspective
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Becoming a Counsellor: Reflections from Training to Practice (Part 2)

In the second part of this three-part series, Integrative Therapist, Coach & Author Stuart Walker reflects on the final stages of his Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling — a time when theory, vulnerability, and personal growth begin to intertwine. With warmth and honesty, he explores what it means to grow into the work, revisiting the nerves, insights, and small moments...
Practitioner Perspective
me In time

Why Men’s Mental Health Became My Focus (and What Training Did Not Teach Me)

This blog explores why men’s mental health became the focus for Integrative Therapist, Stuart Walker. A reflection on what he's learned in the therapy room through listening to men whose stories are often unheard, it includes CPD and training resources for those who want to expand their professional knowledge in this vital area.
Shared Voices
Me in Time

Starting Out in Private Practice: What No One Tells You, By Stuart Walker

In this edition of our Practitioner Perspective series, Stuart, an integrative humanistic counsellor, shares his experiences of private practice. Drawing from first-hand insight, he explores the challenges, rewards, and nuances of working independently, offering a candid look at the realities of the field.
Practitioner Perspective
Reset my mind

A Day in the Life of a Hypnotherapist with Rahul Jain

In this edition of our Practitioner’s Perspective series, we step into the daily life of a dedicated hypnotherapist whose world is equally shaped by family and professional practice. Rahul shares a candid glimpse into how he navigates the demands of his work, the joy of family life, and the ongoing journey of personal and professional growth.
Practitioner Perspective
hypnotherapy

How to become a hypnotherapist in the UK

Whether you're considering adding hypnotherapy to your existing practice or pursuing it as a dedicated career path, this guide provides everything you need to know about training, qualifications, and registration in this powerful therapeutic modality.
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