Inspiring Women who changed psychology Following International Women’s Day on 8 March, we take a closer look at 10 influential and pioneering women in psychology and celebrate their impact on their contribution to psychology. For many studying psychology you may be forgiven for thinking all early psychologists were men, as the valid contributions from female psychologists are often overlooked in text...
Local mental health charity The Counselling Foundation was joined by their Patron HM Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Lady Verulam on Time to Talk Day (2 Feb) for the relaunch of their newly refurbished counsellor training centre on Lower Dagnall Street, St Albans. Mimie Hollist, Training Manager at the Foundation said “we have seen a significant increase for those needing someone...
The Herts Advertiser, published 21st December 2016 Please click here to see the full article
Rachel Kelly, former Times journalist and author of a Sunday Times best-seller book endorsed by Ruby Wax, “Black Rainbow” and new release “Walking on Sunshine: 52 Small Steps to Happiness” was the guest speaker at the 2015 graduation for trainees studying to become counsellors at Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire charity, The Counselling Foundation. The mental health campaigner spoke of her...
The Counselling Foundation has announced that additional Foundation Certificate in Counselling courses will run at our Training Centre in St Albans in order to facilitate students coming from the University of Hertfordshire. In addition, the application deadline has now been extended to the 7th August. The new courses and extension are open to all to apply. For further information on our...
It’s one of the most important dates in our calendar – Mental Health Awareness Week is here and this year focusses on Mindfulness as a tool for mental illness. The Mental Health Foundation examines Mindfulness and the benefits: You’ve probably heard a lot about Mindfulness in the media recently. Perhaps you think it means sitting cross-legged on the floor and meditating....
Thursday 5th February was Time to Talk Day, where thousands of people across the country broke the silence and openly and positively discussed mental health. With the top spot trending position on twitter, the day acts a reminder of the power of conversation and the importance of challenging the stigma quo. One on four of us will experience some form...
The Watford Free Newspaper, published 10th December 2014. The Counselling Foundation Training Centre celebrates their 2014 graduation event with guest key note speaker Lisa Rodrigues CBE.
The St Albans and Harpenden Review, published 10th December 2014. The Counselling Foundation Training Centre celebrates their 2014 graduation event with guest key note speaker Lisa Rodrigues CBE.
Press Release – 1st December 2014 Lisa Rodrigues CBE former CEO of the NHS Partnership Foundation Trust in Sussex and fervent mental health campaigner, was the key note speaker at a graduation event held for trainees of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire based charity, The Counselling Foundation. Lisa, who as well as working with people who have benefitted from counselling and mental...
