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United KingdomI initially signed up for the counselling level 5 course, but was told I needed to do the hypnotherapy level 3 course as well. I did it, and as interesting as it was, it just seemed like a money grabbing scheme. I am now in my 3rd year of studies and am doing my placement. Placement was easy enough to find, however their directory is not helpful. I informed them that some of the placements in my area was closed, and they did nothing about updating their system, in fact they were still on there the last time I checked. I chose a placement with children, because I want to become a child counsellor, and I was told that I couldn’t unless the placement had substantial training, which I did the training and it took me nearly 2 days complete! It was very comprehensive! I informed Chrysalis, and they told me the training I did was not enough to work with children, and that I would be required to attend their own training if I wanted to continue my placement and work with children. So I did, the course was in Manchester, over 4 hours away from my home, and in the middle of the week, so I had to take time off work for it, not to mention the extortionate amount of money they wanted for the 3 day course. I did it, because I was felt I was given no other option, only to find that the course had less information in it than the 2 day training I did with my placement. So yet again, another money grabbing scheme. The counselling course itself, once you pass your first year, is good. It’s interesting and has a lot of information and I’ve taken important life and counselling skills away from it. The let down is the money grabbing side of things. So, if you’ve got the money to spare, go for it! If you’re on a budget, be weary Edit to reply: Thank you for reaching out Chrysalis, it is appreciated. However, I was the only person in my class to be asked to do this course, when several others were also working with CYP. The training I did with my placement was more comprehensive and informative than the course you required me to attend, so forgive me for thinking that this was a potential money grabbing opportunity. Almost everyone in my course who had done their training with their placement felt as though the additional chrysalis course was not required as they had already learnt it on their placement training. Now, don’t get me wrong, having the certificate will be a bonus, but the fact that I had already learnt 99% of the course with my placement did not sit well with me. My placement had even explained that they had a review meeting with Chrysalis to talk about this, but I was still informed I needed to go. I have an open heart and mind to almost everything, and I am a hard worker who loves to learn new things, but being told I need to go to a course, that is very expensive, far from my home, and less informative than my placement training, when literally no other person in my class had to (and around 60% of my class are working with children). Not good at all. I have considered asking for at least some of my money back, because this just doesn’t seem fair.
United KingdomImproved feedback and support . Feel the sessions need more collaboration for needs of the students with assignments also So Time allotted for discussion. I also feel Funding needs to be available for supervision costs on placement as this has been very challenging for le personally.
United KingdomExcellent tutors, course and support - highly recommended!
United KingdomAfter a somewhat rocky start with a tutor leaving and moodle going through an upgrade things improved greatly. I love that my studies fit in around working full time. I have complete faith in my tutor that she knows her stuff and will ensure we have everything we need to succeed.
