Lara Yacoubian

During my traineeship at Overcome as a Mental Health Coach Trainee, I developed practical skills in applying evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I learned when to apply each technique and how to integrate them to provide tailored, client-centred support, emphasising empathy, validation, active listening, and emotional attunement. I supported individuals with concerns such as anxiety, depression, procrastination, phobias, emotional regulation, and interpersonal challenges. I also received accreditation from the NHS's Personalised Care Institute (PCI), strengthening my knowledge of personalised and collaborative care.