Career change, NHS to retrain as a councellor

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I'm currently employed in the NHS as an AHP. I changed jobs recently and I regret it. I feel bullied, undermined and my confidence is dashed badly. I feel the NHS does not value its staff and its on its knees. Although I love my old job I cannot continue with the current role. Without outing I'm so unhappy. So I have been thinking this morning what could I do: I need a job, I have a young family so plenty of bills and I enjoy working. I'm contemplating a career break and thinking would counselling be a good career choice for me. I don't know much about it, but I know I'm a good listener, empathetic etc but maybe it takes much more than that. So my AIBU is am I silly to give up a career iv had for 15 years becuase i feel bullied and i need to harden up, dont give up the pension and job security and stick it out?
Mumsnet is always a good source of information so I'd value thoughts. Thanks

Have you looked into the process and training required to be a counsellor? Lots of unpaid placement hours and courses you’ll need to fund. Perhaps look into the pwp positions within the nhs and see if that would be a pathway that suits?

You would be better to side step, with an open mind look at all jobs within the NHS, there may be something that you've never considered that might be better suited to you

I have considered this, I live in a relatively rural area so there aren't a lot of jobs in my field as its quiet specialist. I will also apply for an internal transfer for any jobs that come up. But I feel the NHS can be so toxic and usually I brush this off but recently, in the new post, it's really getting me down so that's why I thought I should consider outside the nhs. Thanks for your reply 🙂

My friend thought about doing it , but it was something like 4 years training ( unpaid)
she has got promotion since.