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We provide counselling services for children aged 5+, young people and adults alongside community mental health training and educational services.

02/12/2025

When researching counselling courses, you’ll encounter various awarding bodies and acronyms that can seem confusing at first. CPCAB, BACP, City & Guilds – what do they all mean, and does it matter which one accredits your qualification?

This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about counselling awarding bodies, with a particular focus on CPCAB qualifications and why they’re considered the gold standard for counselling training in the UK.

When researching counselling courses, you'll encounter various awarding bodies: CPCAB, BACP, City & Guilds – what do they all mean?

27/11/2025

Starting your Level 2 counselling course is exciting but can also feel overwhelming.

How do you balance study with life commitments? What’s the best way to practice counselling skills? How do you write reflective journals that actually help you learn?

This comprehensive guide provides practical, tested strategies to help you not just pass your Level 2 counselling course, but truly excel and build a strong foundation for your counselling journey.

Starting your Level 2 counselling course is exciting but can also feel overwhelming. How do you balance study with life commitments?

25/11/2025

Pursuing counselling training while managing work, family, and other life commitments can seem daunting.

However, thousands of people successfully complete counselling qualifications through part-time study each year.

This comprehensive guide explores how to balance counselling training with your existing responsibilities, providing practical strategies for managing your time, maintaining motivation, and succeeding in your studies without putting your life on hold.

Part-time counselling training is designed for adults with existing commitments who want to develop counselling skills.

23/11/2025

Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become recognised as one of the most valuable capabilities for success in both professional and personal life.

Research consistently shows that EQ often predicts success more accurately than IQ, particularly in roles requiring strong interpersonal skills, leadership, or helping others.

While many people seek ways to develop their emotional intelligence through books, workshops, or self-directed learning, one of the most effective, yet often overlooked, pathways is counselling skills training.

This guide explores how counselling skills and trainings systematically develops each component of emotional intelligence.

20/11/2025

You don’t need to become a professional counsellor to benefit from counselling skills training.

Many professionals find that developing counselling skills significantly enhances their effectiveness in their current roles, improves workplace relationships, and opens new career opportunities.

This guide explores how counselling skills can transform your professional life, regardless of your industry or position.

Many professionals find that developing counselling skills enhances their current roles, improves relationships, and opens career opportunities.

18/11/2025

Completing a Level 2 counselling qualification is an exciting milestone, but it often raises the question: what comes next? For many students, the natural progression is to a Level 3 counselling studies course.

This guide explores everything you need to know about making the transition from Level 2 to Level 3, including what changes between the levels, how to prepare for progression, and what this step means for your counselling journey.

Completing a Level 2 counselling qualification is an exciting milestone, but it often raises the question: what comes next?

16/11/2025

If you’re considering a career in counselling, you’ve probably wondered whether you have what it takes to be effective in this demanding but rewarding profession.

The question “what makes a good counsellor?” is one that aspiring counsellors, training providers, and even experienced practitioners continue to explore.

The encouraging answer is that while some personal qualities provide a helpful foundation, the skills and attributes that define excellent counselling practice can largely be developed through proper training, supervision, and commitment to ongoing personal development.

The question "what makes a good counsellor?" is one that aspiring counsellors, training providers, and even experienced practitioners continue to explore.

13/11/2025

Thinking about changing careers to become a counsellor? You’re not alone.

Many people find themselves drawn to counselling as a second career, often after years in completely different fields.

Whether you’re feeling unfulfilled in your current role, seeking more meaningful work, or have always been the person others turn to for support, a career change to counselling can be both rewarding and achievable.

This guide will help you navigate the journey from considering counselling to making it your new profession.

Thinking about changing careers to become a counsellor? You're not alone. Many people find themselves drawn to counselling as a second career.

11/11/2025

Starting a Level 2 counselling course can feel both exciting and nerve-wracking.

Understanding what you’ll learn, how the course is structured, and what to expect from your first session through to certification will help you feel prepared and confident.

This comprehensive guide walks you through the typical content, teaching methods, and learning journey of a Level 2 counselling course.

This comprehensive guide walks you through the typical content, teaching methods, and learning journey of a Level 2 counselling course.

06/11/2025

Understanding the cost of a Level 2 counselling course is essential when planning your training investment.

With prices varying significantly between different providers and course formats, it’s important to know what you’re paying for and how to evaluate the best value for your circumstances.

This comprehensive guide breaks down typical costs, what’s included, and how to make an informed decision about your counselling education investment.

Understanding the cost of a Level 2 counselling course is essential when planning your training investment.

05/11/2025

If you’re considering taking a Level 2 counselling course, understanding the entry requirements is an important first step.

Many people worry they might not qualify or have the right background to begin counselling training.

The good news is that Level 2 counselling courses are designed to be accessible to a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds.

This guide explains exactly what requirements you’ll need to meet and how to prepare for your course.

If you're considering taking a Level 2 counselling course, understanding the entry requirements is an important first step.

20/05/2025

If you’re considering a career in counselling or looking to enhance your helping skills, you may be wondering about different qualification levels and what they mean.

Level 2 counselling is often the starting point for many people interested in counselling skills, but what exactly is it equivalent to in terms of academic standing and career progression?

A Level 2 counselling qualification is equivalent to GCSE level (grades A-C or 9-4) in terms of academic difficulty.

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The Orchard, White Hart Lane
Basingstoke
RG214AF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

Website

http://www.mindspacefoundation.co.uk/

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