This course is for those who want more knowledge of Mental Health and the issues surrounding this, so that they can support colleagues, friends, family, clients etc.

This course is also great for employers or employees who feel that they would like to broaden their knowledge in mental health so as to support people who they employ or work with.

No. This is an online course so you can complete this at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. You have up to a year to complete the course.

This is a distance learning course and so will take place in the comfort of your own home and in your chosen training school. All material for your qualification will be uploaded to an e-learning platform. This can be accessed from anywhere, provided you have access to the internet.

Our courses are approved and accredited by professional bodies/companies like ITEC, FHT, CTHA, The Guild of Beauty Therapists, Towergate, ABT and ThinkTree - Please check individual course pages regarding who accredits each one.

When you choose to book an accredited online course with us, you are paying for quality and the price reflects the support (both during and after when needed) you get from our tutors as you train so you are not left to your own devices.

Learn on the latest easy to use online platform with 24 hour access. We have won awards for the courses and service we offer which is why thousands of students choose to train with us, safe in the knowledge they are receiving quality & care.

We are an award winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey - By The Guild of Beauty and Holistic Therapists. And Voted The Guild Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won multiple years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.

Please refer to Gateway Workshops full T&C’s

https://book.gatewayworkshops.co.uk/policies/terms-of-service

After paying your initial deposit, you will receive a course confirmation within 24 hours from your course tutor. This will contain full course details and further payment information.

You will then be required to make payment in full to your tutor. Once your tutor has received the payment in full, you will receive an email notification and link to the online material.

You can start your course as soon as you receive the online link.

That is down to you, it can be completed in around 3 months or you can take up to a year to complete it.  You choose the pace and you have a wonderful tutor who will be there to help you whenever needed - all questions answered making it easy for you to complete at home at your own pace.

This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies: The Accreditation Council of Holistic Healers (ACHH), World Metaphysical Association and ThinkTree.

On completion of the course, you will be awarded an accredited certificate demonstrating your understanding of, and competence in Mental Health Awareness.

Often up to 500 CPD course points are awarded for distance learning courses - please check with whom you are registered for their guidelines on how many points they award for online courses as they all differ.

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

● Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
● Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care
● Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
● Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care

Yes, you will be provided with the information for your tutor in your course confirmation and welcome email. Your tutor will be there to support and guide you throughout the duration of your course.

Taking a distance learning course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies ensuring quality training and courses written by experienced tutors.

Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring with great aftercare and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and are happy to help with any questions you may have by phone or email as you go along.

All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands if you require any help from them with regard to the distance learning course you have chosen.