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Debt Counselling

beard0609
beard0609 Posts: 223 Forumite
in Debt-free wannabe
Hi.. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.. (Please move it if it is)

Would very much like to become a debt counsellor.. can anyone point me in the right direction please?
What qualifications should i look into taking?
Is there a "debt counsellor's register / society" that could give me more info?

Sorry if questions seem a bit vague but not sure where to start!!!:confused:

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  • ltm07
    ltm07 Posts: 966 Forumite
    Wouldn't know what direction to point you into but would like to wish you good luck. I myself am looking into a change of career. I'm currently a postman but the way the job is going i'm getting fed up with it. Sent off for some info on Book-keeping & may look into doing that,although i will keep my options open & get some info on other careers. I take the inspiration from my Uncle who started his career as an HGV driver & is now a college lecturer. Not that there's anything wrong with being a postie or lorry driver,but his family's quality of life is alot better now & i would like my family's quality of life to improve.
    Debt at LBM(July 1st 07)-£35,053.92 Debt on 1st Anniversary of LBM(July 1st 08)-£33,170.11 (31st January 09)-£32,318.73Paid off so far £2,735.19(7.8%) Average paid off p.m. £143.95 L/H supporter 115 DFD target February 2018 DFD March 2028. PAD(Started 28/12/08) £253.77 £10 a day Feb £110/£280 WEDDING Paid off £1,585.96 Saved Up £925.40
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    I guess you could contact CAB or CCCS to see if they might be able to help you train to become a debt councilor?
    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
  • beard0609
    beard0609 Posts: 223 Forumite
    Thanks for the replys.. Good luck with the new career ltm07

    Have called ccs to ask for advice & one of the managers will be giving me a call late ( fingers crossed!!).... keep you posted
  • save-alot
    save-alot Posts: 119 Forumite
    Creditaction do some training courses for volunteers to do some debt training - may be able to help point you in the correct direction.
  • piptiddlepip
    piptiddlepip Posts: 103 Forumite
    Have a look at this:

    http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=63&catalogueContentID=652
    Debt Free Nerd #310
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