A Unique Route into a Career in Counselling

By Training for Counsellors Ltd

16 Apr 2025

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Blackburn based Training for Counsellors, is reshaping how people can enter the counselling profession. The company is offering a hands-on, human-centred alternative to traditional academic routes.

Alongside her team Samantha Crapnell, founder of Training for Counsellors and a qualified counsellor, provides a unique approach to learning, prioritising lived experience and hands-on learning.

Their approach is opening doors for people from all walks of life, from career changes to neurodivergent learners. Whether participants are starting a second, third, or even fourth career, Training for Counsellors offer the next step into a career in counselling.

Samantha says, “When I started Training for Counsellors, I wanted to create more than just training opportunities, I wanted to build a community. A space where people could feel safe, seen, and supported as they grew into their role as a counsellor. Somewhere learning could feel authentic, grounded, and genuinely human, not clinical or intimidating.”

Training for Counsellors offer their Introduction to Counselling: Listening Skills course, which is a popular entry point for those looking to build stronger, more meaningful relationships in both personal and professional settings.

Using a learner-led model with small, supportive cohorts, has proven to allow participants to learn flexibly and from their own and others’ lived experiences. Experiential learning is also a key feature, offering hands-on learning opportunities throughout the courses. Additionally, through embracing neurodiversity and diverse learning styles, the organisation offers flexible, compassionate support every step of the way.

All facilitators at Training for Counsellors are fully qualified counsellors, with a range of specialisms and clinical experience. They bring both professional insights and a deep commitment to providing an empowering and personalised training experience.

“I know that the first step into counselling can feel overwhelming, and I wanted to offer to other people the kind of environment that we then go on to offer clients who access counselling and therapy. We meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they discover their own voice and confidence in becoming a counsellor,” says Samantha.

Whether someone is exploring counselling for personal development, changing careers, or responding to a long-held calling, Training for Counsellors are encouraging people to explore this unique opportunity to begin a rewarding new career in counselling.

To learn more or enquire about upcoming courses and CPD opportunities, contact Samantha Crapnell at [email protected].

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