Counselling Saves Lives: 'I can’t wait to continue my journey', says student Betty
Throughout this week, we are highlighting our counselling courses and the places they can take our students.
You will find details of our forthcoming courses here on our website. If you think it's for you, get in touch and we can talk.
Our courses are externally validated and accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, (CPCAB).
Teaching takes place at our home in London Road - near Leicester railway station on the outskirts of the city centre - or online.
For more information about our counselling courses and the services we offer, call us on 0116 251 0803 or send a message to training@new-futures.org.uk
And so to Betty.
The 27-year-old recently reflected on her experience of studying for the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies here at New Futures.
“I have always been interested in counselling and, having received it many times in my life, I recognise how beneficial it is” she says.
“I have struggled with my mental health in the past and suspected I had Autism since I was a teenager, but I wasn’t officially diagnosed until I was 25.
“Starting this course was a big thing for me and I struggled at the beginning getting used to the way the coursework is done compared to previous courses I have done.
“It took me a while, but I have got a good system in place for managing the workload.
“My tutor John Bristow has been amazing! He never gets annoyed when I email him a bunch of questions about the work and he always tries to break tasks down so it’s easier to understand.
“It’s only a small group and we all get on really well. I feel comfortable and can bring topics into practical skills sessions without worrying about judgement.
“I still ‘mask’ a little, but that’s because I spent my whole life masking very heavily.
“I mask less with the group that I do in other settings with people I know less so that shows how much I trust them.
“My confidence has grown massively, I feel so much more confident with my skills and ability as a counsellor.
“I also feel more able to talk about how my Autism affects me and how I can bring it into the counselling space rather than push it out.
“I have already signed up to the Level 4 course but after that I would like to do some work with children and young people.
“I’m really excited about starting the course and doing a placement with real clients.
“I know the workload will increase but I also know how supportive New Futures is so I feel confident that I will manage and do well.
“It would be cool to do future courses so I can bring elements of art, music and therapy animals into the counselling space.
“I have had such a brilliant experience at New Futures, and I love the work they are doing.
“I can’t wait to continue my journey with them and become an even better counsellor.”
The New Futures Project offers a comprehensive welfare and counselling service for women and young people dealing with sexual abuse or exploitation, domestic violence, trafficking, poverty and debt, substance use or mental ill-health.
Call us on 0116 251 0803 or send us a message at: info@new-futures.org.uk
You can find us at 71 London Road, Leicester, LE2 0PE.
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