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Self-Paced Course

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80%of our graduates go on to secure
their first mental health role

100% remote training designed to fit around your existing career, trusted by 20+ universities and shaped by real learner feedback.

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Starting a career in mental health can feel unrealistic

You already have a career. On paper, it might even look like it's going well. But something's missing. The work doesn't feel meaningful, and you keep coming back to the same thought: there must be something more human than this.

You've thought about moving into mental health but the path feels unclear. Most routes seem to mean going back to university, taking on debt, or starting again from scratch. That's hard to justify when you've already built a life, responsibilities, and financial stability.

So you stay where you are, while quietly researching other options. You read about therapy and coaching. You wonder if you'd be any good at it. You consider volunteering, but aren't sure where to start, or whether it would actually lead anywhere.

And the longer you wait, the easier it is to put it off. Not because you don't care, but because making a change like this feels uncertain, risky, and overwhelming.

And it's even harder if you can't afford to start from scratch

Full-Time Commitments

You already have a job, responsibilities, or a family. Taking time out for unpaid experience or full-time study just isn't realistic.

No Direct Experience (Yet)

You might have strong people skills, but no formal experience in mental health. That makes it hard to know where to start or how to position yourself.

Career Transition Gap

You didn't plan this path from the beginning. Now your CV reflects your current career, not your interest in helping people.

Practical Constraints

Whether it's finances or location, the usual routes into mental health don't always fit your situation.

This is why we created the Self-Paced Course, a course specially designed for people like you.

Course Overview

~10 hours

recorded workshops & demos

~25 hours

self-study & quizzes

~60 hours

one-to-one roleplays via video call

~5 hours

mock & actual assessments

Topics Covered

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Graded Exposure
  • CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Role-Play Practices

After learning a new technique, you complete at least two one-to-one role-play practices with your trainer.

Your trainer portrays a client while you act as the coach. You can also swap roles for a demonstration.

Assessments

The course includes two practical assessments to evaluate your ability to apply the techniques you've learned.

Each involves a simulated client session, with a practice attempt and feedback from a trainer. If needed, you'll receive detailed feedback and can try again.

Passing these assessments makes you eligible to continue as a volunteer and gain real client experience.

Seeing Clients (optional)

After passing assessments, you can choose to continue as a volunteer and work with real clients.

You decide how many clients to take on (we suggest at least two).

Each client requires ~90 minutes per week (60-minute session + 30 minutes for prep and notes). Sessions are booked around your availability.

Samantha Robins

Training content reviewed & approved by Samantha Robins (she/her) on 22/01/2026

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

How do I learn?

Every lesson follows the same proven loop: watch, read, practise, master, repeat.

  1. 1

    Watch a short video explaining a crucial idea

    Delivered by , the coach with our best ever client outcomes.

  2. 2

    Watch it applied to a real client session

    A second video shows exactly how the idea plays out with a real client, so you can see the technique in context.

  3. 3

    Read the compressed key lessons (~500 words)

    We distil what matters most into a short, focused read with examples, verified by a BABCP accredited therapist.

  4. 4

    Do an interactive exercise

    A quick exercise to confirm your understanding before you move on.

  5. 5

    Roleplay with one of our best coaches

    Put the lesson into practice in a mock client session. They'll give you feedback. Nail it and move on, or implement their feedback and keep practising until you've mastered it!

  6. 6

    Move onto the next idea, repeat until you're client ready

    Each loop builds on the last. By the end you'll have the skills, confidence, and proof of competence to work with real clients.

Designed for Career Changers

Changing careers is a big decision, especially when you already have work, responsibilities, and financial commitments. So we've added an extra support package specifically for people transitioning into mental health later in their career.

Personalised Career Support

Get up to 4 career coaching sessions with Angel, Overcome co-founder, who supports people to transition into mental health careers. Support can include:

  • Exploring possible career paths
  • Job search strategy
  • CV and personal statement feedback
  • Interview preparation
  • Post-interview debriefs and next steps

More Flexible Payment Plans

Spread the cost over 5 months instead of 3, making it easier to fit around existing financial commitments.

Extra Time if Life Gets Busy

If you've been actively engaging with the course but need more time due to work, family, or other commitments, you can receive a free extension of up to 3 months.

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