‘My academic background has been a Masters in English Literature and by profession, I am a journalist. Understanding the human condition and the motivation of thinking beings is an integral part of both literature and journalism. I joined the ADCP because I felt that with its hands-on approach and its practical syllabus, I would come closer to understanding the thought and feeling processes in people which in turn would enable me to be a better journalist. I found instead that I came closer to knowing who I am – and that in turn changed the way I approached and interacted with those around me. The more I understood myself, the better a counsellor (and team leader, friend, sister etc) I became. I found the ADCP by chance and the ADCP helped me find me!’