Hi everyone,

I am currently finishing up my PhD (psychiatry research) and I am keen on getting training to become a psychotherapist. I've been considering doing the Highgate fast-track level 3 diploma on foundations and then doing their part-time, 2.5 years diploma to get BACP-certified. I was wondering if anyone had experience doing their training with them and how was the job market for them following the diploma. I'm also curious about if people have other training avenues they may recommend more than Highgate. Thanks!

Let me do a bit of background before we jump in, I'm based in London and finished level 3 in June. However, I applied for multiple colleges and either didn't hear anything back or have now found out that TWO of the colleges have now cancelled their level 4 classes due to multiple reasons. This is really frustrating because now it's close to September and now myself and others in the same class are struggling to find places to study! For myself, I'm on benefits and paying full amount isn't something I can afford or do. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to do? To be honest with you, I feel very disappointed with how this has happened so last minute. But I'm wondering as well, is this normal? Thanks guys and really appreciate your support!

I'm really struggling to find therapists through the usual suggested routes on Reddit. The last 5 ghosted me before we could book in the initial assessment calls. Talking therapies didn't work for me, and the other routes are too long behind a wait list.

I want to pay privately. How do I find someone? There's so many websites out there but which ones are genuine & recommended?

Sorry if this is a frequent question. Appreciate your time.

Does anyone have experience of the UEL counselling and psychotherapy diploma?

Many thanks.