Counsellor | Gaining professional accreditation | Mental health support | Employee assistance counselling | Private counselling practice

Simi discusses her role as a counsellor and the different positions she has held since qualifying. Simi studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and went on to the MSc Counselling Children and Young People postgraduate course. Simi shares how her own experiences of counselling inspired her career path. Simi explains the processes involved in gaining professional counselling accreditation and how to set up your own private practice. Simi started as a School Counsellor but quickly progressed into counselling in healthcare settings offering employee assistance counselling. Simi shares her passion for counselling and top tips for those who might be interested in exploring this career path. Resources mentioned in the episode: Gaining professional accreditation via British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) https://www.bacp.co.uk/