Uni and struggling

MrsNutkin · 19-06-2008, 02:22 PM

I'm supposed to be going to Uni (well Foundation degree at college for the first 2 years and then automatic transfer for third year to a Uni to gain full honours degree)

I've always wanted to help others and for a long while have wanted to become a therapist; certainly a Counsellor and do Postgraduate with a few to becoming a Psychotherapist - though I have heard this is incredibly hard.

Basically this is huge dream and I wasn't sure I'd make it to Uni. I'm loosing all motivation I need to sort some voluntary work out, I want to do it but it's also a requirement of my course. I also need to sort out some part time work.

I need to get a move on but seriously lack motivation.

I'm doing a degree in Counselling and therapeautic studies so I need to be fit enough to volunteer in a Counselling role and be able to cope. I still feel like I need a lot of help myself.

Anxiety has been getting to me lately and bringing back depression.

I really want this course. Can I still do the course and be having my own personal Counselling at the same time.

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

Syrup

Stellata · 19-06-2008, 02:37 PM

Personal counselling or therapy is a prerequisite for post graduate courses in the subject, so I don't see why not.

Remember you've plenty of time. Most postgraduate courses don't take people until at least 25, and preferably older. It's good to build a really firm foundation first, which is what I'm doing.

MrsNutkin · 19-06-2008, 02:41 PM

Oh I'm doing undergraduate from September sorry if that was unclear

DUNFERMLINEBOY · 19-06-2008, 02:59 PM

Heya,

Been where u have, its not insurmountable!

Just do the best that you can each day!

Also there other options available like studying through the Open University where you can also so the full psychology degree! Ud study from home and not have the other anxieties that are concerning you so much!

But that a back up option if u need it, September still 3 months away yet!

So just give yourself a chance!

I didn't complete my diploma til i was 30 so uv got plenty of time!

Best Wishes,

Craig