OVERCOME

Self-Paced Course · 100% remote

Ready for a career that actually makes a difference?

2xmore likely to get mental health roles after training with us
Book a chatSee the curriculum
Trustpilot 5 stars rating
200+ graduatestrusted by 20+ universities
PCI Accredited Mark

Accreditation

Training that meets the NHS standard

Personalised Care Institute

Your course is accredited by the Personalised Care Institute (PCI), the body NHS England convenes to set the standard for personalised care training. Completing PCI accredited training is also required to work as an NHS Health and Wellbeing Coach in the UK.

Recognised by
NHS-commissioned clinicians
Reviewed by
BABCP-accredited psychotherapist & PCI Clinical Director
Aligned with
Clinical best practice for mental health and wellbeing roles
“The Personalised Care Institute has a bold ambition to change lives by empowering people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to feel more in control of their mental and physical health.”
James Sanderson, then NHS England Director of Personalised Care

What Our Coaches Say

Alice Carli

Alice Carli

Trainee Child Counsellor at Place2Be

“In a few months, Overcome provided me with more useful clinical experience than 3 years studying Psychology at university.”

David Boudville

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist at IPAR

“Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did, and way more about professional work than my last, formally 'clinical' internship.”

Isabelle Harden

Isabelle Harden

Trainee PWP at NHS London

“I am almost certain that I wouldn't have been offered my PWP position without my experience at Overcome. I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone wanting a real-world bridge into clinical work.”

Aanya Lalchandani

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist at Healios

“Overcome transformed my confidence and gave me the hands-on experience I'd been searching for to truly see myself as a developing clinician.”

Laura Koivula

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator at Access Community Trust

“Overcome has not only changed our clients' lives positively, but my life completely. I have gained confidence, made close friends, helped so many people and felt supported every step of the way.”

Magalie Eid

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“At Overcome, it's like a safe space. The team was very supportive, always willing to help. I will always carry the skills I learnt here with me.”

Iwona Zak

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHS

“Overcome was exactly the push I needed. I gained invaluable clinical experience, confidence and motivation to pursue my career in mental health.”

Mohammed Usman

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at NHS London

“My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding. Seeing clients make positive changes and knowing that my support played a role in their progress was the most fulfilling part.”

Anastasiia Lialichkina

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology at Erasmus

“In just a few months, Overcome gave me the confidence, training, and support I needed to step into real client work, and feel like I belong in this field.”

Ria Shoker

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner at Changes Health

“My confidence and self-esteem as a coach has grown massively. I have developed so many new skills and now feel this field is absolutely right for me.”

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate at Orri

“In these 3 months, Overcome helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner.”

Milly Mak

Milly Mak

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in experiencing client work firsthand.”

Alice Carli

Alice Carli

Trainee Child Counsellor at Place2Be

“In a few months, Overcome provided me with more useful clinical experience than 3 years studying Psychology at university.”

David Boudville

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist at IPAR

“Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did, and way more about professional work than my last, formally 'clinical' internship.”

Isabelle Harden

Isabelle Harden

Trainee PWP at NHS London

“I am almost certain that I wouldn't have been offered my PWP position without my experience at Overcome. I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone wanting a real-world bridge into clinical work.”

Aanya Lalchandani

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist at Healios

“Overcome transformed my confidence and gave me the hands-on experience I'd been searching for to truly see myself as a developing clinician.”

Laura Koivula

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator at Access Community Trust

“Overcome has not only changed our clients' lives positively, but my life completely. I have gained confidence, made close friends, helped so many people and felt supported every step of the way.”

Magalie Eid

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“At Overcome, it's like a safe space. The team was very supportive, always willing to help. I will always carry the skills I learnt here with me.”

Iwona Zak

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHS

“Overcome was exactly the push I needed. I gained invaluable clinical experience, confidence and motivation to pursue my career in mental health.”

Mohammed Usman

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at NHS London

“My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding. Seeing clients make positive changes and knowing that my support played a role in their progress was the most fulfilling part.”

Anastasiia Lialichkina

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology at Erasmus

“In just a few months, Overcome gave me the confidence, training, and support I needed to step into real client work, and feel like I belong in this field.”

Ria Shoker

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner at Changes Health

“My confidence and self-esteem as a coach has grown massively. I have developed so many new skills and now feel this field is absolutely right for me.”

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate at Orri

“In these 3 months, Overcome helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner.”

Milly Mak

Milly Mak

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in experiencing client work firsthand.”

View all testimonials

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

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

Personalised Care Institute Accredited Mark

Training content signed and approved by Dr Catherine Millington-Sanders

Clinical Director of the Personalised Care Institute, convened by the Royal College of General Practitioners on behalf of NHS England.

How do I learn?

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

  1. Theory video on the Overcome platform

    Watch a short video explaining a crucial idea

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

  2. A real coaching session

    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. Platform reading resources section

    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. Interactive exercise on the Overcome platform

    Do an interactive exercise

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

  5. Roleplay assessment with coaches

    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. Certificate of completion

    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 , 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.

Our refund policy

We know signing up for a course is a big decision. So if things don't work out, or you don't like the course, we offer:

  • Full refundCancel within 21 days and you've booked 3 or fewer roleplays
  • 75% refundCancel within 30 days and you've booked 6 or fewer role plays
  • 50% refundCancel within 30 days and you've booked 8 or fewer role plays
  • Defer your placeIf you need to step back after 30 days or after more than 8 role plays, we'll hold your spot for a future intake instead of a cash refund

Deferrals are valid for up to 12 months from your original start date.

Book a chat