Step by Step Counselling Training

05/08/2026

It’s been an incredibly busy year at Step by Step Counselling Training as we’ve welcomed students affected by the sad closure of Iron Mill College.

It’s been wonderful getting to know you and understanding where each of you is in your counselling training journey. We’ll continue to support you throughout your studies with us and do everything we can to make the transition feel as smooth and settled as possible. 😎

Our existing SBS students have also worked incredibly hard this year and thoroughly deserve a proper break. Our brilliant tutors have delivered some outstanding courses and CPD training too, bringing warmth, experience and thoughtful teaching to every group. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️⛵️⛱️🎶🌻🌞

Behind the scenes, we’ve been having a good tidy-up at college and getting everything ready for our continuing students, our new September cohorts and all that lies ahead. 🦫✨🌪️

Our wonderful book wrangler, Lauren, has been busy sorting and categorising our library, as well as creating a recommended reading list. We’re also building a dedicated student resources web page, which will bring together useful materials, guidance and learning support for all our students.📕📗

We’ve got some brilliant CPD courses coming up in the new academic year too, and we’re looking forward to plenty more thoughtful conversations, shared learning and great teaching.

Follow our page to be among the first to hear about our upcoming CPD courses and new training opportunities. ⬆

In the meantime, if you need inspiration for downtime during August read on >> https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk/step-by-step-blog/your-counselling-training-summer-survival-guide

04/08/2026

A very plain tunnel which runs alongside our college, has been beautifully spruced up by The Cwtch Hub CIC in Newton Abbot. Thank you! from all of us at Step by Step Counselling Training and you even coincidentally used our company colours 🎨🖌😁

It's these things that make all the difference in the world.

03/08/2026

August has a habit of making us pause.

The pace slows a little. Holidays create space to think. September begins to appear on the horizon, bringing with it the feeling of a fresh start. Even if there are children and family to look after and share time with.

For many people, this is when bigger questions begin to surface.

Am I happy in my work?

Am I making the difference I want to make?

Is it time to do something that feels more meaningful?

At Step by Step Counselling Training, we believe learning isn't just about gaining knowledge. It's about growing in confidence, understanding yourself more deeply and developing the skills to make a genuine difference in other people's lives.

Whether you're considering a complete career change or simply exploring where life might take you next, August can be the perfect time to begin asking those questions.

Sometimes one small step really does become the start of something much bigger.

If you could make one positive change before the end of this year, what would it be? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

📍 Find out more about our courses:
https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk

03/08/2026

Most of us were creative long before we were sensible.

We built worlds from cardboard boxes, turned sticks into swords and stories into adventures. We drew, coloured, sang, acted and imagined without worrying whether we were doing it "right".

Then somewhere along the way, many of us stopped.

Creative therapy isn't about producing great art. It's about creating more doorways into understanding ourselves.

Sometimes a metaphor says what words can't. Sometimes a walk, an image, a poem or even three random objects can reveal more than an hour of explanation.

In our latest blog, explores why creativity isn't an optional extra in therapeutic work. It's often one of the most powerful routes to insight, healing and change.

Whether you're a future counsellor, a current student or an experienced practitioner, this article offers a fresh perspective on how creativity can deepen the work.

What creative approaches have you found most powerful in your own learning or practice?

Join Sami for our CPD course Poetry in the Room CPD starting on 30th June. https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk/poetry-in-the-room-for-therapists-cpd



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03/08/2026

Could counselling be the next step in your career?

Our Advanced Certificate in Counselling is a recognised Level 3 equivalent qualification for people who want to develop counselling skills, deepen their self-awareness and explore progression towards becoming a qualified counsellor.

Learn through practical skills work, discussion, reflection and genuine human connection in a supportive learning environment.

Join us in Newton Abbot this September.

Applications are open.

https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk/advanced-certificate-level-3-equivalent

10/07/2026

Thank you to one of our wonderful tutors Sami, who bought these pretties for our students to keep cool 😎

🥵 stay hydrated everyone

Step by Step Counselling Training

13/06/2026

We're always delighted to see our students sharing their knowledge and passion with the wider counselling community.

Congratulations to Alex King on the publication of this thoughtful article exploring ecotherapy, mindfulness and the role nature can play in supporting wellbeing and therapeutic work.

It's wonderful to see students developing their voice, contributing to professional conversations and sharing ideas that may inspire others.

Take a read here:
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/a-reflection-on-ecotherapy-and-meditation-in-counselling

Well done, Alex.

A counsellor reflects on how nature, mindfulness and ecotherapy can support emotional awareness, healing and the therapeutic process.

02/06/2026

Most of us were creative long before we were sensible.

We built worlds from cardboard boxes, turned sticks into swords and stories into adventures. We drew, coloured, sang, acted and imagined without worrying whether we were doing it "right".

Then somewhere along the way, many of us stopped.

Creative therapy isn't about producing great art. It's about creating more doorways into understanding ourselves.

Sometimes a metaphor says what words can't. Sometimes a walk, an image, a poem or even three random objects can reveal more than an hour of explanation.

In our latest blog, explores why creativity isn't an optional extra in therapeutic work. It's often one of the most powerful routes to insight, healing and change.

Whether you're a future counsellor, a current student or an experienced practitioner, this article offers a fresh perspective on how creativity can deepen the work.

What creative approaches have you found most powerful in your own learning or practice?

Join Sami for our CPD course Poetry in the Room CPD starting on 30th June. https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk/poetry-in-the-room-for-therapists-cpd



https://www.stepbystepcounsellingtraining.co.uk/step-by-step-blog/before-we-learned-to-be-sensible-the-power-of-creative-therapy

Creative therapy offers clients more than words. Explore how poetry, nature, imagery, chair work, silence and object work can deepen counselling practice.

02/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a celebration of diversity, identity, authenticity and belonging.

At Step by Step Counselling Training, we believe that counselling should be a space where people can bring their whole selves without fear of judgement, discrimination or having to hide who they are.

We recognise that every person's experience is unique.

Our commitment is to create a learning environment where differences are respected, voices are heard and everyone is treated with dignity and compassion.

As a counselling training provider, we know that diversity enriches learning. It also challenges assumptions, broadens understanding and helps us become more thoughtful, ethical and effective practitioners.

This Pride Month, we stand alongside LGBTQ+ communities and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, equality and respect, not just in June but throughout the year.

Because everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and welcome.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at Step by Step Counselling Training.