Available courses

The Professional Certificate in Addiction Studies provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature, causes, and treatment of addiction. 

Designed for professionals, students, and those with a personal interest in the field, this course explores substance and behavioural addictions through a biopsychosocial lens. 

Delivered in a supportive and engaging learning environment, the programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, equipping participants with a solid foundation for further study or work in addiction and mental health services.

There is a written assignment for this course to gain CPD Accreditation

The Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) Course is a professionally developed programme designed to support emotional wellbeing, build psychological resilience, and cultivate a deeper sense of compassion—both for ourselves and others.

Developed in partnership with MindfulnessUK, the CMR Course integrates core principles of mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and resilience training. Participants are guided through practices and reflections that foster greater awareness, self-kindness, and emotional balance in the face of life’s challenges.

This 8-week course is ideal for individuals seeking to:

  • Manage stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm

  • Build inner strength and self-compassion

  • Deepen their mindfulness practice

  • Enhance overall psychological wellbeing

Our trained teachers are listed on the official MindfulnessUK Trained Teachers Register. You can verify our credentials here:
👉 View our registration on the MindfulnessUK Trained Teachers Register

This course introduces key concepts from existential philosophy and phenomenology, exploring themes such as freedom, choice, authenticity, anxiety, and the lived experience of being. Through live online lectures and reflective discussion, participants will learn how these philosophical frameworks can deepen therapeutic presence and enhance clinical understanding. Suitable for counsellors, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals seeking to expand their theoretical foundation and practice. Includes a written assignment for CPD certification.

This live online course offers a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of psychoanalytic theory and practice. Covering key thinkers such as Freud, Jung, Klein, and Winnicott, the course explores unconscious processes, transference, defence mechanisms, and early development. Ideal for therapists and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical insight through a psychoanalytic lens. Includes live lectures, interactive discussion, and a written assignment.

This advanced training diploma is designed for mental health and allied professionals working with individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. The course provides a trauma-informed, evidence-based framework for understanding the dynamics, impact, and therapeutic responses to interpersonal violence and abuse. Through live online lectures, interactive discussions, and a written assignment, participants will deepen their clinical competence and ethical awareness in this sensitive area of practice.

Key Topics Include:

  • Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and coercive control

  • The psychological, emotional, and physical impact of sexual abuse

  • Trauma responses: dissociation, shame, PTSD, and complex trauma

  • Risk assessment and safety planning

  • Working with survivors: trauma-informed and empowerment-based approaches

  • The role of gender, culture, and power in abuse

  • Childhood sexual abuse and long-term effects

  • Ethical considerations, boundaries, and practitioner self-care

  • Case studies and clinical application

A written assignment is due for thi course for CPD Accreditation 

This in-depth live online diploma offers advanced training in the understanding and treatment of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Designed for mental health professionals, the course blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills to enable effective trauma-informed assessment and intervention. Topics include complex trauma, dissociation, neurobiology of trauma, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Participants will engage in live lectures, case discussions, and complete a written assignment to earn their CPD certification.

Course Content:

  • Foundations of Traumatology: Definitions, types, and prevalence of trauma

  • Neurobiology of Trauma and PTSD

  • Assessment and Diagnosis of PTSD and Complex Trauma

  • Trauma Responses: Dissociation, attachment, and affect regulation

  • Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities (e.g., CBT, EMDR, Somatic Approaches)

  • Trauma-Informed Care and Ethical Considerations

  • Working with Complex and Developmental Trauma

  • Self-Care and Vicarious Trauma for Practitioners

  • Case Studies and Clinical Application

  • Written Reflective Assignment

This live online CPD-accredited course provides a comprehensive understanding of bereavement, loss, and grief from both theoretical and therapeutic perspectives. Designed for counsellors, psychotherapists, and healthcare professionals, the course explores how individuals experience and process loss, and how practitioners can offer effective, compassionate support.


Key Topics Include:

- Models and theories of grief (e.g. Kubler-Ross, Worden, Dual Process Model)

- Complicated and disenfranchised grief

- Cultural and developmental perspectives on loss

- The impact of sudden or traumatic loss

- Therapeutic approaches to supporting grief and loss

- Practitioner self-care and boundaries

- Case studies and reflective practice


A written assignment is part of this course for CPD certification

This advanced training diploma is designed for mental health and allied professionals working with individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. The course provides a trauma-informed, evidence-based framework for understanding the dynamics, impact, and therapeutic responses to interpersonal violence and abuse. Through live online lectures, interactive discussions, and a written assignment, participants will deepen their clinical competence and ethical awareness in this sensitive area of practice.

Key Topics Include:

  • Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and coercive control

  • The psychological, emotional, and physical impact of sexual abuse

  • Trauma responses: dissociation, shame, PTSD, and complex trauma

  • Risk assessment and safety planning

  • Working with survivors: trauma-informed and empowerment-based approaches

  • The role of gender, culture, and power in abuse

  • Childhood sexual abuse and long-term effects

  • Ethical considerations, boundaries, and practitioner self-care

  • Case studies and clinical application

A written assignment is due for thi course for CPD Accreditation 

Are you interested in pursuing a BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy? The journey begins with our Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy at State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy.

This foundational certificate course provides the essential knowledge and skills required for entry into an accredited honours degree programme. It is the minimum entry-level qualification for those aspiring to become professional counsellors and psychotherapists.

Whether you're starting a new career or deepening your personal development, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field and lays the groundwork for further academic and professional training.

Begin your path toward a meaningful and rewarding profession—enrol today.


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