24 www.preston.ac.uk After spending years in customer service and sales roles, David felt like he was yet to find his dream career path. Often told he had the qualities of a Counsellor, David decided to undertake a Level 2 Counselling qualification at the University of Central Lancashire. Successfully completing this in mid-2016 and enjoying the course immensely, David joined the Level 3 Counselling Skills course at Preston College. Keen to progress a successful career in the sector, David joined the Foundation Degree in Person Centered Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2017 and has subsequently set up his own private counselling practice. With ambitions of achieving a full BSc, David joined the BSc (Hons) Person Centered Counselling and Psychotherapy degree in 2020, completing his dissertation during the first national Covid-19 lockdown. Securing employment in a School Counsellor role, with a multiple school focus, David built his private practice business whilst supporting young people in the Preston area within an educational setting. Keen to find employment closer to home and having enjoyed his time as a learner at Preston College, David applied for a part-time counselling position here at Preston College and now works three days per week at the College supporting young people. He also continues to grow his private practice business, where his focus is on adult counselling. DAVID COUNSELLING LEVEL 2 TO BSC (HONS)
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