UK Therapy Guild

When students first begin practising counselling skills, it is completely normal to feel nervous.

Many arrive worried about saying the wrong thing, not knowing what question to ask next, or feeling responsible for finding solutions to another person’s problems.

Yet something remarkable happens as confidence begins to grow.

Students start to trust the process. They learn that counselling is not about fixing, rescuing or having all the answers. It is about creating a safe space where someone can explore their thoughts and feelings, make their own connections and discover their own way forward.

Last night’s skills practice highlighted just how far our students have come. We saw thoughtful questioning, genuine curiosity, strong rapport building, attentive body language and the confidence to sit alongside emotion rather than rush in to solve it.

These are the foundations of effective counselling, and it is wonderful to witness students developing both the skills and the self-awareness needed to become reflective practitioners.

If you have ever wondered whether you could train as a counsellor, perhaps now is the time to explore that possibility.

To find out more about our Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Hypnotherapy, download our prospectus and complete the Apply Now form at www.uktherapyguild.co.uk or contact us directly.

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Because great counsellors are not created overnight. They are developed through practice, reflection and courage.

Limited spaces - if you would like to find out more please visit our website www.uktherapyguild.co.uk and download a prospectus or alternatively you can email [email protected] and I will email one out to you. Nichola x

The Journey Begins With You

As we prepare to welcome our new cohort onto the Level 5 Professional Practice Programme, we’re looking forward to more than simply teaching counselling skills.

The first part of our journey together is about getting to know one another, building trust, and creating a safe learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.

Before we can truly understand others, we must first begin to understand ourselves.

That is why our early curriculum focuses on the Self and explores some of the most influential theories in counselling, including Psychodynamic Theory, Object Relations, and Transactional Analysis.

Together, we will explore questions such as:

• How have my early relationships shaped who I am today?
• What patterns do I bring into relationships?
• How do my experiences influence the way I see myself and others?
• What beliefs, assumptions, and ways of being have I carried throughout my life?

This is not simply an academic journey. It is an opportunity for reflection, self-discovery, personal growth, and deeper self-awareness within a supportive community of like-minded people.

At UK Therapy Guild Academy, we believe learning happens best when people feel safe enough to be themselves, connected enough to learn from one another, and supported enough to grow.

The journey begins with you.

Community. Belonging. Personal Growth. Safe Learning Environment.

Level 5 Professional Practice Programme 2026.

For more information and to download our latest prospectus visit www.uktherapyguild.co.uk

Limited places available for our September intake.

Interest free payment plans are available

I love a catch up with our past students … 💞

Our Level 5 Professional Practice Programme begins this September in Liverpool and is designed for people who want more than a qualification. It’s for those seeking personal growth, professional development, and the opportunity to support others through meaningful change.

Studying face-to-face on Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm in Croxteth, Liverpool, you’ll work towards our fully NCIP & GHSC accredited:

✓ Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling (mapped to BACP standards)
✓ Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy

Throughout this journey and with our affiliations built through an extensive network of people, you will also gain the knowledge and confidence to begin building a practice that feels genuinely your own.

My diary is now open for September enquiries.

If you’re curious, I’d love to have a conversation.

No pressure. No sales pitch.

Just an honest chat about where you are now and whether this programme feels like the right next step for you.

📞 Nichola Doyle
Founder - UK Therapy Guild Academy
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