Self-Paced Course

Zero experience to client‑ready in weeks

2xmore likely to get mental health
roles after training with us

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

Illustration of a learner engaged with Overcome's Self-Paced Course

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

The course includes two practical assessments to evaluate your ability to apply the techniques you've learned.

Each involves a simulated client session, with a practice attempt and feedback from a trainer. If needed, you'll receive detailed feedback and can try again.

Passing these assessments makes you eligible to continue as a volunteer and gain real client experience.

Seeing Clients (optional)

After passing assessments, you can choose to continue as a volunteer and work with real clients.

You decide how many clients to take on (we suggest at least two).

Each client requires ~90 minutes per week (60-minute session + 30 minutes for prep and notes). Sessions are booked around your availability.

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.

Watch a short video explaining a crucial idea
Delivered by Nathalie, the coach with our best ever client outcomes.
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.
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.
Do an interactive exercise
A quick exercise to confirm your understanding before you move on.
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!
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.

Your Training Journey

01/04

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

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

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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Your Training Journey

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

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 Angel Au, 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

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 trainees 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

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

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

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

Counselling Psychologist

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

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist

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

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

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

Assistant Psychologist

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

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

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

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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

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

Eating Disorders Associate

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

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

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

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

School Counsellor

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

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

ABA Tutor

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

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

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

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

Therapeutic Practitioner

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

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator

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

Akhila Mahadevan

Mental Health Worker

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

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

Wellness Practitioner & Trainer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research Assistant

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

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

Research Assistant

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

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

Honorary Research Assistant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Founder at Narra Health

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

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

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

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

Executive Coach

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

Michele Mollentz

Life Coach

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

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."

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

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

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

Counselling Psychologist

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

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist

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

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

Assistant Psychologist

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

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What Our Coaches Say

Alice Carli

Trainee Child Counsellor at Place2Be

“In a few months, Overcome provided me with more useful clinical experience than 3 years studying Psychology at university.”

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist at IPAR

“Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did, and way more about professional work than my last, formally 'clinical' internship.”

Isabelle Harden

Trainee PWP at NHS London

“I am almost certain that I wouldn't have been offered my PWP position without my experience at Overcome. I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone wanting a real-world bridge into clinical work.”

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist at Healios

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

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator at Access Community Trust

“Overcome has not only changed our clients' lives positively, but my life completely. I have gained confidence, made close friends, helped so many people and felt supported every step of the way.”

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“At Overcome, it's like a safe space. The team was very supportive, always willing to help. I will always carry the skills I learnt here with me.”

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHS

“Overcome was exactly the push I needed. I gained invaluable clinical experience, confidence and motivation to pursue my career in mental health.”

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at NHS London

“My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding. Seeing clients make positive changes and knowing that my support played a role in their progress was the most fulfilling part.”

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology at Erasmus

“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.”

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner at Changes Health

“My confidence and self-esteem as a coach has grown massively. I have developed so many new skills and now feel this field is absolutely right for me.”

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate at Orri

“In these 3 months, Overcome helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner.”

Milly Mak

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in experiencing client work firsthand.”

Alice Carli

Trainee Child Counsellor at Place2Be

“In a few months, Overcome provided me with more useful clinical experience than 3 years studying Psychology at university.”

David Boudville

Provisional Psychologist at IPAR

“Four months at Overcome taught me more about CBT than an entire university course did, and way more about professional work than my last, formally 'clinical' internship.”

Isabelle Harden

Trainee PWP at NHS London

Aanya Lalchandani

Assistant Psychologist at Healios

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

Laura Koivula

Recovery Navigator at Access Community Trust

Magalie Eid

Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“At Overcome, it's like a safe space. The team was very supportive, always willing to help. I will always carry the skills I learnt here with me.”

Iwona Zak

Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHS

“Overcome was exactly the push I needed. I gained invaluable clinical experience, confidence and motivation to pursue my career in mental health.”

Mohammed Usman

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at NHS London

“My time at Overcome was incredibly rewarding. Seeing clients make positive changes and knowing that my support played a role in their progress was the most fulfilling part.”

Anastasiia Lialichkina

MSc Clinical Psychology at Erasmus

“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.”

Ria Shoker

Wellness Practitioner at Changes Health

“My confidence and self-esteem as a coach has grown massively. I have developed so many new skills and now feel this field is absolutely right for me.”

Nandinee Rajkhowa

Eating Disorders Associate at Orri

“In these 3 months, Overcome helped me gain confidence in myself and shown me my unique strengths as a future practitioner.”

Milly Mak

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at NHS London

“Overcome gave me the practical experience and boosted my confidence in therapeutic skills. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in experiencing client work firsthand.”

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Our refund policy

We know signing up for a course is a big decision. So if things don't work out, or you don't like the course, we offer:

Full refundCancel within 21 days and you've booked 3 or fewer roleplays
75% refundCancel within 30 days and you've booked 6 or fewer role plays
50% refundCancel within 30 days and you've booked 8 or fewer role plays
Defer your placeIf you need to step back after 30 days or after more than 8 role plays, we'll hold your spot for a future intake instead of a cash refund

Deferrals are valid for up to 12 months from your original start date.

Pricing and Discounts

(Max discount of 70%)

Are you a university student or have you graduated in the past year?(40% off)

If you love the course, are you willing to record a 5 minute video about your experience? (you can say whatever you want!)(10% off)

Do you work 20h or more per week in a registered charity?(20% off)

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If the above doesn't work, please email lili.zitahorvath@overcome.org.uk to apply.

Zero experience to client‑ready in weeks

Starting your career in mental health is depressing

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

Full-Time Commitments

Beginner's Bad Luck

Career Transition

International Applicants

Course Overview

Topics Covered

Role-Play Practices

Assessments

Seeing Clients (optional)

How do I learn?

Your Training Journey

Train (1-1 roleplays + recorded content)

Support clients

Grow Your Career

Your Training Journey

Trainee Outcomes

2x More Likely to Get Mental Health Roles

Strong Career Progression

What Our Coaches Say

Our refund policy

Pricing and Discounts

Frequently Asked Questions

How does selection work?

What is the eligibility criteria?

Why is it less selective compared to the full-time option?

Ready to get started?

Your Training Journey

Train (1-1 roleplays + recorded content)

Support clients

Grow Your Career

Your Training Journey

Trainee Outcomes

2x More Likely to Get Mental Health Roles

Strong Career Progression

Pricing and Discounts

Frequently Asked Questions

How does selection work?

What is the eligibility criteria?

Why is it less selective compared to the full-time option?

Ready to get started?