I really enjoyed studying at TAC, Tutors are very professional and staff’s also very polite and helpful. Thank you very much.
Y.W
Integrative Counselling & Clinical Supervision
Some of our students have kindly shared their experiences of studying at The Awareness Centre Training School. We are very proud of our students and their achievements on their personal and professional journeys.
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Here’s what our Counselling and Clinical Supervision students have to say
Just finished the Foundation course and moving onto the Diploma. The Foundation class I found to be so much more than educational, I would go as far as to say I found it transformative. I would fully recommend to anyone. We had Elaine as our tutor and she was amazing to work with and learn from.
Completing the TAC course has been a really positive experience. It deepened my understanding of both theory and practice, and encouraged meaningful self‑reflection. The balance between learning, discussion, and practical application was excellent. The supportive and excellent learning environment made it easy to engage and ask questions. I feel this course has had a direct and beneficial impact on my clinical supervision and therapy work. The remote nature of the training made it possible for me to attend while working fulltime too.
I’d not hesitate to recommend it based on my experience.
This was a well-specified and delivered course and gave me a comprehensive understanding of supervisory practice.
The course content is very detailed and the lead tutor, Anna, very knowledgeable, approachable and passionate about this work. I feel the learning has provided a very adequate grounding in the supervisory role. It has also raised many questions and considerations about my practice, which is a good thing.
Personally, I loved my time at TAC. Not only did this course provide me with the skills and knowledge I needed to pass, but their approach to learning and the congruent display of the ethics that underlie person-centered therapy also facilitated a safe learning space.
Completing the Foundation Counselling Course at The Awareness Centre in Tooting, has been a truly enriching experience. The administration team was very efficient in responding to all my queries. and my tutor Emma was experienced, knowledgeable, supportive, and created a safe space for learning and self-reflection. I gained valuable skills, deeper self-awareness, and confidence to further my counselling journey.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering training in counselling.
Studying the Foundation Certificate in Counselling at The Awareness Centre has been a genuinely transformative experience, both personally and professionally. One of the most meaningful shifts for me was developing a deeper understanding of the distinction between traditional helping roles and the unique, relational nature of counselling. Additionally, engaging with the work of different counselling theorists—and noticing which approaches resonated with me—has been both grounding and empowering in shaping my own identity within the field.
Throughout the training, the course invited a level of self-exploration that was, at times, challenging- particularly when reflecting on unresolved questions around identity. However, this process was also deeply illuminating and has been instrumental in my personal growth.
A particularly significant part of my experience was Emma’s presence as a tutor. She created a space where I felt genuinely seen, heard, and valued—something that has not always been consistent in my previous educational experiences. Her ability to offer feedback that was both compassionate and constructively challenging allowed me to grow in confidence and develop my skills in a meaningful way. Her guidance has renewed my determination to continue my counselling training.
The group experience was equally powerful. While I developed professionally through the course, I also formed meaningful connections with peers whom I have come to deeply respect and admire. The sense of trust and shared learning within the group made the experience all the more impactful.
Overall, this course has given me not only a strong foundation in counselling skills, but also a greater sense of self, confidence in my abilities, and clarity about my next steps. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Awareness Centre to anyone considering training in counselling.
Studying the Foundation Certificate in Counselling at The Awareness Centre has been a genuinely transformative experience, both personally and professionally. One of the most meaningful shifts for me was developing a deeper understanding of the distinction between traditional helping roles and the unique, relational nature of counselling. Additionally, engaging with the work of different counselling theorists – and noticing which approaches resonated with me – has been both grounding and empowering in shaping my own identity within the field.
Throughout the training, the course invited a level of self-exploration that was, at times, challenging- particularly when reflecting on unresolved questions around identity. However, this process was also deeply illuminating and has been instrumental in my personal growth.
A particularly significant part of my experience was Emma’s presence as a tutor. She created a space where I felt genuinely seen, heard, and valued – something that has not always been consistent in my previous educational experiences. Her ability to offer feedback that was both compassionate and constructively challenging allowed me to grow in confidence and develop my skills in a meaningful way. Her guidance has renewed my determination to continue my counselling training.
The group experience was equally powerful. While I developed professionally through the course, I also formed meaningful connections with peers whom I have come to deeply respect and admire. The sense of trust and shared learning within the group made the experience all the more impactful.
Overall, this course has given me not only a strong foundation in counselling skills, but also a greater sense of self, confidence in my abilities, and clarity about my next steps. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Awareness Centre to anyone considering training in counselling.
I entirely enjoyed the Foundation course over the last 6 months. The teaching was done in very effective way via practicing practical skills during triads and class discussions. It has been a journey, not only in an academic sense in getting deeper knowledge about counselling profession but also in personal development. It was so rewarding being part of the group and I am very much looking forward to start the Diploma course soon.
I have thoroughly loved my time at TAC. The teaching of the foundation course exceeded my expectations. Our tutor Bonny is so passionate about what she does, indeed it rubbed off on me. I have learnt so much about the integrative approach, and look forward to enrolling on the Diploma course.