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BALANCE OF THE MIND

Balance of the Mind was founded in November 2023 with a clear mission: to offer accessible counselling services to individuals facing mental health challenges. Recognising the financial barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.

MEET THE CEO

Zachariah Isaac, the CEO and founder of Balance of the Mind, is a highly qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a profound commitment to mental health support.

Zach has a remarkable story of personally overcoming depression. His path from struggling with his own mental health to becoming a passionate advocate for others has shaped his career and the ethos of the nonprofit organisation he established.

Credentials, Support, and Achievements

CEO and Founder – Balance of the Mind, Mental Health Support

President – Sapho Care, Public Health Awareness

Memberships

BABCP – Supervising and training students membership, British Association for Behavioral Cognitive Psychotherapies

BACP – Organisation membership, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

ACCPH – Fellow member, Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists

SAPHO – Fellow member, Association for Public Health

PUBLICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Author & Publisher / Toolkit

Counsellor’s Guide to Counselling by Zachariah Isaac

Having written “Counsellor’s Guide to Counselling,” a comprehensive manual for students, trainees, and qualified counsellors, Zachariah Isaac provides practical tools and techniques for addressing mental health issues. This guide covers topics such as mood cycles, thinking styles, anxiety attacks, breathing techniques, and more, offering effective methods for managing mental health symptoms.

Social Media

In addition to his work with Balance of the Mind, Zach actively promotes mental health awareness through social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube. He also collaborates with institutions such as Bucks New University and CPPD, a leading humanistic integrative counselling training school, to provide practical training and support for student therapists.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Zach and his team prioritise offering up to 20 free counselling sessions for those with low income or receiving benefits. This initiative has already provided over 500 hours of free therapy (Jan-March 2024), supporting individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

PROFESSIONALS, TRAINEES AND STUDNET SUPPORT

Zach continues to expand his efforts to support the community. His dedication to mental health advocacy and education is evident in his ongoing work to offer therapy services, collaborate with educational institutions, and raise awareness about mental health issues.

Education Student Support:

New Bucks University: Student counselling training placements
CPPD Counselling School: Student counselling training placements

Student Work Experience Support:

Buckinghamshire College Campus: College students
Surrounding Local Schools: Sixth form students

Clinic Supervision Support:

Professional and student clinic supervision

What People Say....

Trainees

I’m really enjoying my time with balance of the mind. I’ve been allocated a good selection of clients. I feel that I’m getting some really good experience of using the CBT techniques, and the team are very supportive.

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Balance of the Mind has been such a great placement as it has been so straightforward, and I’ve been able to easily fit my client work around my full-time job. I have found them to be supportive [expand title="Show More"] around setting up sessions with clients and always available to discuss any concerns I might have. I am so grateful to Balance of the Mind for providing me with a fantastic placement that has given me exposure to interesting and diverse clinical work.[/expand]

I found the process of finding a placement to be quite daunting however Balance of the Mind simplified things for me and I was able to start with them quite swiftly. The service [expand title="Show More"] offers remote appointments which makes counselling accessible for those who may not be able to attend in person. The manager ‘Zach’ makes contact with the counsellor and has a discussion around the clients needs. I have found Zach to be very supportive and he makes himself available to discuss any concerns that a trainee counsellor might have..[/expand]

It has been the perfect compliment to my professional development within the NHS. Working with balance of the mind has provided me with experience with variety of age groups [expand title="Show More"] and demographics. I have been well supported since joining their team in 2020, and excited to continue to grow with them. Without working with them, I don’t believe that I would feel as confident and competent as I do today..[/expand]

I have been able to work with clients as a part of my placement while studying CBT, this has enabled me to become familiar with models treatment plans , the referrals are regular which positively influences learning I have been able to record sessions for my learning , all my questions are answered , I have been able to mark myself for CTSR which enables me to develop my CBT skills.

Balance of the Mind has been such a great placement as it has been so straightforward, and I’ve been able to easily fit my client work around my full-time job. I have found them to be supportive around setting up sessions with clients and always available to discuss any concerns I might have. I am so grateful to Balance of the Mind for providing me with a fantastic placement that has given me exposure to interesting and diverse clinical work.

I found the process of finding a placement to be quite daunting however Balance of the Mind simplified things for me and I was able to start with them quite swiftly. The service offers remote appointments which makes counselling accessible for those who may not be able to attend in person. The manager ‘Zach’ makes contact with the counsellor and has a discussion around the clients needs. I have found Zach to be very supportive and he makes himself available to discuss any concerns that a trainee counsellor might have.

It has been the perfect compliment to my professional development within the NHS. Working with balance of the mind has provided me with experience with variety of age groups and demographics. I have been well supported since joining their team in 2020, and excited to continue to grow with them. Without working with them, I don’t believe that I would feel as confident and competent as I do today.

Professionals

I still feel honoured to be able to support people to make a difference to their lives. I started working with Balance of the Mind, as I felt it would be a way of gaining extra work and income. I also liked the idea of working with others as being self-employed can feel quite isolating at times. The process of registering was straightforward and since working with them I have always felt that there’s support on hand should I need it. I have thoroughly enjoyed my work to date and would highly recommend the service to any counsellor – irrespective of what stage of their career they may be in.

Working with balance of the mind since 2020. The team have been an inspiration to change my career from retail management to counselling. They provide reliable training and support with all I needed to become a professional counsellor. Good communication and i have learned a lot from their mentoring efforts and appreciate the extra time and energy they invest in my growth.

I started as a trainee therapist with a balance of the mind in 2019. I have progressed into a confident successful therapist and thoroughly enjoy every aspect of my job as well as having the support from my counselling supervisors at Balance of the mind who guide me through every step of my journey as a counsellor.

I am grateful and honoured to be able to contribute to the development of my clients helping them to overcome their mental health challenges. I now have a portfolio of over 70 clients which include married couples, adults and young people. I have had ongoing support from Balance of the Mind who have provided the resources and tools to enable me to assess and measure progress in myself and my clients. Thank you, for giving me such a rewarding opportunity.

Balance of the mind gave me a fantastic opportunity in working for and with them not just with clients but with external projects as well, a place where over the past few years I have been able to learn and grow as a therapist.

I appreciate that Balance of the Mind supported my first steps as a newly trained counsellor and gave me opportunity to practice my skills. I found working with them easy, understanding and supportive. I am grateful for the opportunity that I was given. I have grown and have been able to branch out In many different paths and now run a successful holistic and coaching company.

ben thompson

30/03/2021

well needed lockdown therapy, you have helped me overcome so many symptoms including my anxiety. thank you so much

jane simmonds

23/02/2021

balance of the mind have helped us overcome our relationship issues, thank you.

mandy parks

with this pandemic, i needed lockdown therapy, balance of the mind have helped me so much reducing my anxiety, ever great-full.

Rachel stone

01/07/2020

GREAT SERVICE...Balance of the mind counselling helped me with, my stress and anxiety and worked through my relationship problems. HIGHLY recommended.

clara thompson

07/02/2020

I had many issues, regarding my life, relationship and family. I was confused and drained. Balance of the mind helped me step by step, regain my focus and helped with all my matters.

james dean

I had major depression episodes and balance of the mind have helped me understand, and helped me overcome these episodes, I cant them enough highly recommended.