Nichola Doyle
UK Therapy Guild
Founder & Director
Start Your Journey as a Professional Therapist
Gain two fully accredited Level 5 Diplomas in Integrative Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy right here in Liverpool.
There comes a point where Something Shifts!
Life might look fine on the outside, but underneath there is a quieter feeling. A sense that something is missing. A question that keeps returning: is this it, or is there more for me?
That is where many of our students begin. Not as confident, polished professionals with everything mapped out, but as real people. Often thoughtful, empathetic, and drawn to this work through their own experiences, or through supporting others through difficult times.
I created the UK Therapy Guild Academy for those people. Because I have seen what happens when training becomes too clinical, too distant, or too focused on ticking boxes. And I have seen the difference when people are given something else. A space that feels safe, grounded, human, and genuinely supportive.
This is not just about gaining a qualification. It is about finding your voice. Building confidence. Understanding yourself in a way that changes how you relate to others. And becoming part of a community where you do not feel like you have to prove yourself to belong.
The values behind this Academy matter deeply to me. Not as words on a page, but as something you feel when you walk into the room.
If you are here, there is often a reason. And if something in you is quietly saying this feels familiar, this feels like it might be for me, I want to honour that.
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Liverpool, Est. 2024Merseyside needs more therapists.
Merseyside needs more therapists.
We’re building the community to meet that demand.
Mental health need across Merseyside is growing, and there aren’t enough qualified practitioners to meet it. UK Therapy Guild exists to change that, one trained therapist at a time.
Do you want to help people, and make it your profession? Whether you are starting fresh, changing careers, or building on existing experience in health or care, we will take you from your first day of training to a sustainable practice.
A learning environment built around you
You will be taught, supported, and guided by tutors who know your name and genuinely care about your development. Learning here is structured and clear, but also deeply human.
Career changersYou feel called to help people. This is how you make it your profession.
Health and care workersYou already understand people. Now get the qualifications to go deeper.
Complete beginnersNo prior training needed. We take you from day one to qualified practitioner.
Those who have lived itPersonal experience of mental health challenges often makes the most powerful therapists.
Your path with us
We take you all the way
“Hurt people often go on to hurt others. With the right support, that cycle can be broken.”
That belief is at the heart of everything we do. Every therapist we train becomes part of something bigger, a ripple effect reaching clients, families, and communities across Merseyside.
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Student Guides
From your first steps into the profession to continuing your development after qualification, these guides are here to help you navigate your journey to becoming a professional therapist.
A Guide to Becoming a Counsellor
Thinking about a career in therapy? This essential guide covers the first steps, required training, and what the role truly entails.
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What is Integrative Counselling?
Go beyond a single modality. Learn how our integrative approach combines theories like CBT and Gestalt to treat the whole person.
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The Advantage of a Dual Diploma
Discover the unique benefits of qualifying in both Counselling and Hypnotherapy, giving you a wider professional toolkit.
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Your Guide to Student Placements
Your 100-hour placement is a vital part of training. We explain how it works and how we support you to find the right fit.
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The Path to BACP Membership
A clear breakdown of the journey from student to registered BACP member, a key benchmark for a professional career in counselling.
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CPD After You Qualify
Qualification is just the beginning. Explore the importance of Continuing Professional Development for your long-term career.
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A Guide to Becoming a Counsellor
Thinking about a career in therapy? This essential guide covers the first steps, required training, and what the role truly entails.
Read the guide
What is Integrative Counselling?
Go beyond a single modality. Learn how our integrative approach combines theories like CBT and Gestalt to treat the whole person.
Read the guide
The Advantage of a Dual Diploma
Discover the unique benefits of qualifying in both Counselling and Hypnotherapy, giving you a wider professional toolkit.
Read the guide
Your Guide to Student Placements
Your 100-hour placement is a vital part of training. We explain how it works and how we support you to find the right fit.
Read the guide
The Path to BACP Membership
A clear breakdown of the journey from student to registered BACP member, a key benchmark for a professional career in counselling.
Read the guide
CPD After You Qualify
Qualification is just the beginning. Explore the importance of Continuing Professional Development for your long-term career.
Read the guide