OVERCOME

Self-Paced Course

Zero experience to client‑ready in weeks

80%land their first mental
health job after training

100% remote training co‑designed with 200+ graduates and trusted by 20+ top universities.

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Starting your career in mental health is depressing

You left university armed with psychological theories and research methods, but zero stories of real‑world examples to tell in an interview. Every job you apply for goes to someone with experience, but you can't get experience because you can't get your first job without it.

In lectures, you learnt about CBT formulations. In practice, you're stuck formulating reasons for why you've never sat in front of a real client. So you volunteer anywhere that might give you some experience. You refresh NHS Jobs like it's Instagram. You hit your 70th rejection after applying for 100+ jobs. You start to eye a £15k master's you'd have to fund with multiple part-time jobs.

And it's even worse if you can't do internships:

Full-Time Commitments

You need paid work or have other commitments (e.g. University)

Beginner's Bad Luck

Little client-facing experience in mental health

Career Transition

If you decided on mental health later than others, your CV doesn't do you justice

International Applicants

Your visa might not allow you to work full-time, long-term

This is why we created the Self-Paced Course, a course specially designed for people like you.

Course Overview

~10 hours

recorded workshops & demos

~25 hours

self-study & quizzes

~60 hours

one-to-one roleplays via video call

~5 hours

mock & actual assessments

Topics Covered

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Graded Exposure
  • CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Role-Play Practices

After learning a new technique, you complete at least two one-to-one role-play practices with your trainer.

Your trainer portrays a client while you act as the coach. You can also swap roles for a demonstration.

Assessments

Two assessments clear you to support clients with building healthy habits and with managing mild to moderate low mood/anxiety respectively.

Each is a mock client session. A practice attempt with your trainer is included. If you don't pass, you'll receive detailed feedback for your next attempt.

Seeing Clients (optional)

Once cleared, request your desired number of clients per week. We suggest at least two active clients at any time.

Each client needs ~90 min/week (60-min session + 30 min for prep and notes). You create your own booking link so clients book around your schedule.

Samantha Robins

Training content reviewed & approved by Samantha Robins (she/her) on 22/01/2026

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

How do I learn?

Every lesson follows the same proven loop: watch, read, practise, master, repeat.

  1. 1

    Watch a short video explaining a crucial idea

    Delivered by , the coach with our best ever client outcomes.

  2. 2

    Watch it applied to a real client session

    A second video shows exactly how the idea plays out with a real client, so you can see the technique in context.

  3. 3

    Read the compressed key lessons (~500 words)

    We distil what matters most into a short, focused read with examples, verified by a BABCP accredited therapist.

  4. 4

    Do an interactive exercise

    A quick exercise to confirm your understanding before you move on.

  5. 5

    Roleplay with one of our best coaches

    Put the lesson into practice in a mock client session. They'll give you feedback. Nail it and move on, or implement their feedback and keep practising until you've mastered it!

  6. 6

    Move onto the next idea, repeat until you're client ready

    Each loop builds on the last. By the end you'll have the skills, confidence, and proof of competence to work with real clients.

Step by Step

Your Training Journey

01/04
Apply
Step 1
Apply
  • Fill in our form and book an informal chat to answer your questions and see if you're likely to be accepted if you apply
  • 30-minute roleplay assessment (English fluency, listening, client-centredness)
  • Sign the learner's agreement; pay in full or in instalments
  • Onboarded within 1 working day with a 1-1 induction call
Train (1-1 roleplays + recorded content)
Step 2

Train (1-1 roleplays + recorded content)

  • Learn MI, CBT and ACT in workshops and 1-1 roleplays with your trainer
  • Work through recorded content at your own pace
  • Practise until you're ready; pass assessments to progress and start seeing clients
  • Earn your Overcome certificate
Support clients
Step 3

Support clients

  • Support real clients with building healthy habits & handling low mood and anxiety
  • Access weekly internal supervision and monthly external supervision from qualified counselling psychologists
  • Grow your confidence and build experience while making a difference
Step 4

Grow Your Career

  • 80% employment rate: 80% of our graduates land their first mental health job after training with us
  • 1-1 career coaching: Get an hour of personalised career coaching from , our co-founder & EMCC-accredited coach
  • Build your experience: Strengthen your CV by helping train new trainees and taking on coach recruitment or client triaging roles at Overcome
  • Your next move: We actively support your transition into paid mental health work
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Trainee Outcomes

2x More Likely to Get Mental Health Roles

Overcome trainees are twice as likely as the average psychology graduate to secure mental health roles (HESA Graduate Outcomes data, via Prospects Luminate, 2023).

Strong Career Progression

Almost 80% of interns move into mental health, further study, or related careers such as teaching, research, or coaching.

Our trainees land jobs in a wide variety of mental health roles:

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Mohammed Usman

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

"My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally."

Mia Alexiou

Mia Alexiou

Trainee Health Psychologist

"Overcome helped me develop practical psychotherapeutic skills that were pivotal in securing my place in the doctoral programme."

Lynn Wacu

Lynn Wacu

Counselling Psychologist

"In the three months, Overcome has made me a competent coach."

David Boudville

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist

"Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did."

Aditi Ratra

Aditi Ratra

Psychotherapist

"This internship has been immensely more impactful than all the work experiences I've had during my three years of undergraduate studies."

Magalie Eid

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist

"This internship prepared me for the next job opportunity I will be applying for, which is an assistant psychologist position."

Amy Lynn Degner

Amy Lynn Degner

Assistant Psychologist

"This internship has provided me with my first practical clinical experience and has helped me become a confident coach."

Aanya Lalchandani

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist

"Overcome transformed my confidence and gave me the hands-on experience I'd been searching for to truly see myself as a developing clinician."

Isabelle Harden

Isabelle Harden

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

"Overcome was the turning point that transformed me from a hopeful psychology graduate into a confident, competitive applicant for a PWP position."

Ellie Plews

Ellie Plews

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

"Overcome helped me become confident in myself to support others all over the world."

Uzmaa Mohammed Aijaz

Uzmaa Mohammed Aijaz

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

"At my time at Overcome, it made me realize that I can pursue a clinical aspect and see people and help them out."

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate

"Overcome has helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner."

Sophia Bennett

Sophia Bennett

Psychology Assistant

"The more prominent outcome from my time Overcome was more of a personal reflection. I was surprised by my ability to persevere and push myself beyond what I thought I was capable of."

Iwona Zak

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant

"I would definitely recommend this programme to anyone who is starting out in clinical psychology settings. Starting out in the psychology field can feel very draining and Overcome was exactly the push I needed."

Eloise Gray

Eloise Gray

Psychological Interventions Assistant

"I would definitely recommend this internship to other psychology graduates looking to specialise in counselling/clinical psychology as I feel this is an opportunity you may not get elsewhere."

Shivangee Gupta

Shivangee Gupta

School Counsellor

"Overcome helped me build professional and ethical competence as a Psychologist."

Alice Carli

Alice Carli

Trainee Counsellor

"In a few months, Overcome has provided me with more useful clinical experience than three years studying Psychology at university."

Yash Chandra

Yash Chandra

ABA Tutor

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the training and loved how encouraging the supervisors were."

Dishari Sarkar

Dishari Sarkar

Trainee ABA Tutor

"In just a few months, Overcome has transformed not only my skills as a coach but also my confidence, mindset, and belief in my ability to make a real difference in people's lives."

Soraya Da Silva Barros

Soraya Da Silva Barros

SEN Teaching Assistant

"In three months, Overcome gave me a taste of my dream profession as a Clinical Psychologist, and has definitely strengthened my passion for Psychology."

Carolina Bosco

Carolina Bosco

Clinical Psychology Intern

"Overcome is an amazing opportunity for anyone who is struggling with the job search and really wants to start practicing what they've learned during their studies."

Niamh Somodi-Spence

Niamh Somodi-Spence

Therapeutic Practitioner

"Overcome has by far given me the best practical experience of the many volunteering positions I have been involved in."

Laura Koivula

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator

"Overcome has not only changed our clients' lives positively, but my life completely."

Akhila Mahadevan

Akhila Mahadevan

Mental Health Worker

"I gained more knowledge in four months at Overcome than I did at university."

Nishat Tasnim

Nishat Tasnim

Recovery Worker

"I was matched perfectly with my senior coach, Bethany and she really made my experience even more amazing. I love how flexible the programme is and how I was able to progress at my own pace."

Ria Shoker

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner & Trainer

"The Overcome Community strengthened my skills, knowledge, and confidence in the field of clinical psychology."

Maarab Zaheer

Maarab Zaheer

Senior Mental Health Coach and Trainer

"This internship has not only strengthened my skills as a Mental Health Coach but has also deeply enriched my personal growth."

Lyn El Merhebi

Lyn El Merhebi

Mental Health Support Worker

"The hands-on client experience and practice using CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing techniques helped me develop confidence in communicating with and supporting individuals with different needs."

Tiffany Yeh

Tiffany Yeh

Honorary Assistant Psychologist

"I also enjoyed the external supervision sessions which offered some in-depth reflections and sign-posted us to some helpful resources."

Jemi Tank

Jemi Tank

Dual Diagnosis Pool Worker

"I would recommend this to other graduates looking to get some face to face client work skills on their CV."

Alize Marsh

Alize Marsh

Personal Care Assistant

"I enjoy helping others and what an amazing journey it has been. Also working closely with other coaches for insight and guidance has been amazing."

Monika Rybak

Monika Rybak

Head of Research

"In these four months I have gained confidence in my counselling skills and it has enforced my desire to work as a psychologist."

Abdullah Ahmad Dar

Abdullah Ahmad Dar

Research Assistant

"I have learnt more about myself and how I can grow than I would have in any internship experience."

Crystal Liyadi

Crystal Liyadi

Research Assistant

"My experience so far has definitely exceeded my expectations. Despite it being online, everyone was so kind and supportive."

Milly Mak

Milly Mak

Research Assistant

"Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills."

Eleanor Shanahan

Eleanor Shanahan

Executive and Research Assistant

"Overcome has been a positive place of learning and support and has provided a foundation to embark on a career in therapy."

Drew Horrobin

Drew Horrobin

Honorary Research Assistant

"My time working at Overcome has changed the way I communicate with friends, those in need, and myself."

Anastasiia Lialichkina

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology

"In just a few months, Overcome gave me the confidence, training, and support I needed to step into real client work, and feel like I belong in this field."

Rakshita Ravichandran

Rakshita Ravichandran

MSc Applied Clinical Psychology

"My experience with Overcome has been wonderful. Everyone I met, everyone on the team was insightful, supportive and driven, whilst still being empathetic to people's circumstances."

Andrea Perez

Andrea Perez

MSc Applied Neuroscience

"Being part of such an empathetic and supportive team of professionals, in addition to Overcome's growth-oriented environment, really encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone."

Alyssa Sotelo

Alyssa Sotelo

MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health

"Joining Overcome welcomed me into a family of like-minded people. My confidence strengthened when I could see improvement with my clients."

Sara Shirak

Sara Shirak

MSc Child Psychology

"It was a true honour working at Overcome as I gained the skills that will be needed with the career I would like to specialise in."

Alicia Ang

Alicia Ang

MSc Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology

"Overcome provided me with the invaluable opportunity to grow and excel, equipping me with skills and confidence that extend far beyond the classroom."

Tatiana Garcia

Tatiana Garcia

Founder at Narra Health

"From this internship I gained unrivalled experience, new friends, and support for my professional aspirations."

Shannon Cairns

Shannon Cairns

Founder at RewirED Learn

"I really appreciated the balance between structure and autonomy. We were encouraged to grow at our own pace, while still being held to high standards."

Esther Omoyele

Esther Omoyele

Founder & Artistic Director at Psalms and Poetry

"I was eager to gain clinical experience and the Overcome program was a perfect space to do this."

Karishni Pillay

Karishni Pillay

Vice President of Membership at Impilo Collection Foundation

"My internship at Overcome has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has taught me so much and allowed me to make a meaningful impact."

Dominic White

Dominic White

Executive Coach

"I have learnt a huge amount from the Overcome team, and from clients I have worked with."

Michele Mollentz

Michele Mollentz

Life Coach

"The level and depth of the knowledge base in mental health was truly informative and life-changing."

Linka Lin

Linka Lin

Employability Executive

"I am deeply grateful for the learning, supportive community and opportunities that solidified my passion for helping others in mental health."

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