{"id":283,"date":"2025-09-14T19:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=283"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:30:38","slug":"foundation-degree-integrative-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/foundation-degree-integrative-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Degree \u2013 Integrative Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Foundation Degree \u2013 Integrative Counselling<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Welcome to Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling at Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would like to extend a very warm welcome and to wish you every happiness and success on the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Semester 1<\/p>\n\n<p>Week beginning 15 September 2025<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10am to 11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2pm to 5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-course activity<\/h4>\n\n<p>We know that some of you will be eager to prepare for the course by doing some background reading but we would also ask you to do some thinking and writing!<\/p>\n\n<p>You will already be aware that all counselling training places strong emphasis on personal development, reflection on experience and developing self-awareness. It is likely that you have already done some work on these lines. Before you join the course, you are invited to write up to 2000 words (maximum) outlining your life story. It will be called \u2018This is who I am today.\u2019<\/p>\n\n<p>It is likely to include some basic details (where and when you were born etc) but what is more important is formative experiences and key relationships that have contributed to who you are today. Do be open and include all important influences that have shaped the person you are today. One important theme to consider is how your life experience has led you to choose to become a counsellor.<\/p>\n\n<p>There is no right or wrong way of doing this. Please be aware that it is NOT assessed and you will not be required to share ANYTHING with other people that you do not feel comfortable about. You will not submit this work but there will be opportunities to refer to and draw on this document throughout semester 1 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Course Reading<\/h4>\n\n<p>Please do continue your process of wider reading around this subject using the reading list provided. You are encouraged to follow your interests in terms of reading (as there will be plenty of specific directed reading in semester 1).<\/p>\n\n<p>We will be exploring the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) to counselling in semester 1.<\/p>\n\n<p>A classic text in the person-centred tradition is \u201c<em>On Becoming a Person<\/em>\u201d by Carl Rogers. It is recommended that you obtain a hard copy of this book but you can also find an electronic copy available from the library.<\/p>\n\n<p>Link to Library ebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search?queryString=On%20becoming%20a%20person&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On becoming a person : a therapist\u2019s view of psychotherapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>We will also be using the following text (amongst others) by Janet Tolan.<\/p>\n\n<p>Tolan, J. (2012)&nbsp;<em>Skills in person-centred counselling &amp; psychotherapy<\/em>. 2nd edn. London: SAGE Publications (Skills in counselling &amp; psychotherapy).<\/p>\n\n<p>Library link to ebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search\/detail\/918558771?queryString=ti%3APerson-Centred%20Counselling&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false&amp;subformat=Book%3A%3Abook_digital&amp;changedFacet=format\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skills in person-centred counselling &amp; psychotherapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>In consideration of what your training journey will entail, the following book by Cathy McQuaid is recommended.<\/p>\n\n<p>McQuaid, C. (2014)&nbsp;<em>What you really need to know about counselling and psychotherapy training : an essential guide<\/em>. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis.<\/p>\n\n<p>Library link to ebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search\/detail\/871781961?queryString=What%20is%20counselling%20and%20psychotherapy&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false&amp;subformat=Book%3A%3Abook_digital&amp;changedFacet=format&amp;page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Really Need to Know about Counselling and Psychotherapy Training : an essential guide<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>This course starts on:<\/p>\n\n<p>Thursday 18 September 2025<br>10am 1pm \u2013 Room CH004<br>2pm to 5pm \u2013 Room DA001<br>Overview of induction day<br>Meet the teaching team\u202f<br>Team activity (meet each other)\u202f<br>Meet your personal tutor\u202f<br>IT Induction:\u202f<br>Accessing My Newman<br>Moodle<br>Self-Service Portal<br>Timetable<br>Email set up and sending emails\u202f<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Emily Evans \u2013 Joint Course Lead<br>As joint course lead, Emily shares overall responsibility for the smooth running of the programme with Steve. She teaches across Year 2 and Year 3 in Case Discussion Groups and lectures on Psychodynamic theory. You will meet Emily on Day 1 of the programme and at numerous points throughout the first year. Emily will be personal academic tutor to around half of your group in years 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n<p>Steve Roberts \u2013 Joint Course Lead<br>As joint course lead, Steve shares overall responsibility for the smooth running of the programme with Emily. He leads the Personal and Professional Development Group and teaches Professional Counselling Skills in Year 1 and Research Methods in Year 3. Steve will meet you on Day 1 of the programme and will be your main point of contact for induction onto the programme. Steve will be personal academic tutor to around half of your group in years 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n<p>Jo Adams \u2013 Lecturer<br>Jo leads the Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 (Year 1 Semester 1) which focuses on Person-Centred theory.<\/p>\n\n<p>Cassie Roland \u2013 Lecturer<br>Cassie lectures and leads teaching on Ethics (in semester 2 of your first year), Mental Health in Year 3 and some Personal and Professional Development and Case Discussion groups across years 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kathryn Broome \u2013 Lecturer<br>Kathryn leads teaching across a number of modules throughout year 1 and 2 starting with Counselling Process (Year 1 semester 2) then Counselling Theory Part 2 (Year 2 semester 1) and Professional Practice Part 1 (Year 2 semester 1) and Developing Integrative counselling practice (Year 2 semester 1).<\/p>\n\n<p>You will meet other members of the Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies subject area teaching team as you go through the programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>There are three teaching sessions in Semester 1:<\/p>\n\n<p>10am to 11am: Personal and Professional Development Group \u2013 PPD (Module COF431)<br>11am to 1pm: Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 (Module COF432)<br>2pm to 5pm: Professional Counselling Skills (Module COF431 \u2013 same as PPD above)<br>PPD Group runs across all three years and supports you to make sense of the training from a personal perspective. Year 1 explores \u2018Self and Identity \u2013 Who am I?\u2019 The particular focus in Semester 1 is Self as Learner!<\/p>\n\n<p>We strongly believe that everyone has a huge capacity for learning and personal growth but we also recognise that everyone has a unique relationship and expectations (hopes and fears) around education. For some it may feel very daunting. Therefore, this group will help you understand yourself as a learner to set off your training and education in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n<p>Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 takes a deep dive into the Person-Centred Approach to counselling theory. This session will be supported with group Reading Circles (which help you to share the challenge of reading academic theoretical papers!<\/p>\n\n<p>Lunch is between 1pm and 2pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>After that, Professional counselling skills takes you through to the end of the day. It builds on the theories explored in the morning and helps you to put the \u2018theory into practice.\u2019 It is a mixture of classroom learning and small group practice sessions. Reflecting on our counselling practice and learning from it is a vital skill that you will maintain throughout your whole counselling career. Therefore the focus is on learning and reflection (not on \u2018being good\u2019 at counselling!)<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout Semester 1, teaching and learning activities have focus very much on \u2018learning to learn!\u2019 As you already know, counselling practice focuses on personal growth. Learning and education has a lot in common with counselling in this respect. Semester 1 provides you with a solid foundation for the rest of the programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees-and-amp-enrolment\">Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week Services Fair \u2013 Your Chance to Meet the Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 September \u2013 11am \u2013 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 &amp; 5 September \u2013 11:30am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15, 17, 18 &amp; 19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Students\u2019 Union Welcome Fair<\/a>&nbsp;will take place on 16 September \u2013 see their website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be the day of your induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a \u00a325 Amazon voucher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&amp;A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice &amp; Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their \u201cWho You Gonna Call?\u201d quiz for a prize draw entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the Sport team\u2019s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the \u201cword of the day\u201d and share some positivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s just the start \u2014 there\u2019ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what\u2019s on offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Disability &amp; Inclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;team and the&nbsp;<strong>Advice &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>&nbsp;team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15\u201319 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drop-in sessions:\u00a0Dates &amp; Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 September\u00a0\u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment needed \u2013 just drop in for advice, support, and guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808f2fbd6e26da93aba838dc423150a1\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Student Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-4-font-size wp-elements-56f41ad1451507af8668dbc9df7b01ee\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05d0b5f7feff49509bf89b1602c17265\">At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fb1ad291d4162ceec369939281062f5\">Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ad9ca5a751da07eadcd63d481c720cb is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3420c72da601b19f202cec619fe8c03\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic Support &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47b12b531041c3d9ff40af97a530593d\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Help with assignments and study skills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ba4bfc4e3db51293f78b9bd4d6d969e\" id=\"24x7-user-support\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21859e5eeea9f9a17d43c2968a4701d1\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35d322fa3bae1daf5010854f43749f3c\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" 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