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Together we can change children's lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us. Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you'll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you'll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention. As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you'll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You'll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. For a career with purpose, this is your place. Recruitment Process As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 19 January 2026 Interview date:26/01/2026 When you work at Place2Be -whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising -every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here's just a few things we have on offer: <ul> <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li> <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li> <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li> <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li> <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li> <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some 'you' time</li> <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li> </ul> We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on or We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Place2Be Counsellor, Hillyfield Primary Academy, London

Female Part Time Counsellor Required: London (Assessments-Focused) Woman's Trust Salary: £29,000-£31,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), payable on a pro rata basis Hours: 18 hours per week Location: London NW1 Start: ASAP As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman's Trust's mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse. We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management. If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children's lives in your career, then please do get in touch. About Woman's Trust The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma informed and person centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. Alongside delivering our existing 1 1 counselling, self development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.

Female Part Time Counsellor Required: London

Female Part-Time Counsellor (Assessments Focused) Salary: £29,000-£31,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), payable on a pro rata basis Hours: 18 hours per week Location: London NW1 Start: ASAP As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman's Trust's mission is to help survivors overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse. We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management. If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children's lives in your career, then please do get in touch. About Woman's Trust The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma informed and person centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. About you and how to apply As a skilled and compassionate counsellor, aligned with our feminist ethos and the needs of our service users, you will bring experience in delivering high quality trauma informed assessments for women affected by domestic abuse. You will have a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical decision making, and be confident in assessing suitability for counselling and group work services. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive initial assessments, identifying client needs, assessing risk and making appropriate recommendations or referrals. You will work closely with the Therapeutic Services team to ensure assessments are timely, consistent, and aligned with best practice, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and reporting. If you are an experienced counsellor looking to apply your clinical skills in an assessment focused role and make a meaningful impact on women's lives, we would welcome your application. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to outlining your experience, skills and knowledge relevant to this post. Closing date for applications: To be considered on a rolling basis. Interviews: To be held on a rolling basis. This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities. Application pack including Job description &amp; Person specification: Female Part time Counsellor

Female Part-Time Counsellor (Assessments-Focused)

Overview Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Incident &amp; Trauma Counsellor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide specialised support to individuals experiencing trauma, distress, or crisis, helping them to process their experiences and work towards recovery. Responsibilities <ul><li>Offer confidential counselling and emotional support to clients affected by traumatic incidents</li><li>Conduct assessments to determine clients' needs and develop tailored treatment plans</li><li>Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records</li><li>Collaborate with external agencies and support networks as needed</li><li>Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when required</li><li>Contribute to the development of trauma support programs and initiatives</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Skills <ul><li>Recognised qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field</li><li>Proven experience in trauma and incident counselling</li><li>Excellent communication and active listening skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism</li><li>Knowledge of trauma-informed care approaches and mental health best practices</li><li>Relevant certifications (e.g., trauma counselling certification) are desirable</li></ul>

Incident & Trauma Counsellor

Step Forward is seeking a Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker to provide high quality therapeutic support to young people and clinical supervision to honorary counsellors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 11-25 yearsand combine direct therapeutic work with leadership responsibilities. You will be a passionate and skilled individual that will help us to shape services that reach young people facing complex challenges in East London. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide high quality and confidential 1:1 counselling and wellbeing support in a range of settings</li> <li>Deliver clinical supervision to Step Forward honorary counsellors/therapists</li> <li>Facilitate small group sessions and wellbeing workshops</li> <li>Support engagement with young people who are less likely to access traditional mental health services</li> <li>Lead and/or contribute to service improvement initiatives</li> <li>Monitor and evidence the impact of therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, schools)</li> </ul> About You <ul> <li>A recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (accredited or working towards)</li> <li>Supervision qualification and experience providing clinical supervision to practitioners</li> <li>Extensive experience delivering evidence-based short, medium, and long-term therapy</li> <li>Experience supporting young people with a wide range of presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, identity and relationships)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years' counselling experience with young people aged 11-25</li> <li>Experience working in school and multi-agency environments</li> <li>A commitment to holistic, young people centred care</li> <li>Strong safeguarding expertise, including managing complex cases and multi-agency working</li> <li>Leadership and/or mentoring skills to support colleague's professional development</li> </ul>

Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker at Young People Charity

Overview Jonathan Markson Tennis (Oxford) Ltd, Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3BQ Position EFL Teacher &amp; Counsellor - Summer Camps Location &amp; Employment Location: OxfordJob Type: Part TimeEmployment type: Employed (with accommodation/meal package) Dates Dates: 3 July - 21 August 2022 (Must be available at least 4 weeks in this period) Role Description The main role of the Teacher is to provide English instruction to our international students. We are looking for residential teachers (with accommodation and food) and non-residential teachers (without accommodation and food). Residential teachers will also have a counsellor role which involves supervision of the children during evening activities and time off court. We are not trying to be a school or English Language Camp. Our students come to us primarily for tennis. English lessons should be engaging and focused on developing the confidence of students. Our teachers should encourage the students to use the language skills they have learnt in their classrooms. Games, role play, debates, video and other such tools should be at the forefront of the lesson content and tennis should certainly be a key theme throughout the week! Details <ul><li>Classes are small (5-10 students)</li><li>Students aged 8-17 years old (Oxford)</li><li>Teachers and tennis coaches work on a rota for evening activities. You are not on duty every evening.</li><li>Every second Sunday teachers help out with the London visit.</li><li>Always a full day off on Saturdays and every second Sunday.</li></ul> Timings English lessons take place Monday to Friday. Students can sign up to Option A or B<ul><li>Option A: 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday, 16:30 - 17:30</li><li>Option B: 2.5 hours per session, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 16:30</li><li> Thursday - we only have one 2.5hour session - either morning or afternoon.</li></ul> How to Apply If you are interested in applying or finding out more about this position please email Matthew Cooke on . Applications will require a CV and a covering letter. Please state the position you are applying for and dates available.

EFL Teacher & Camp Counsellor

Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands <ul> <li>Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, Area Not Listed, United Kingdom</li> <li>Part-time</li> <li>Department: Redthread</li> <li>Service type: Mental Health Service</li> </ul> Company Description Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose.We call these our '3Ps'. Weachievethis in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we useour knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help.With the heart of a charityand the mindset of a business,we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. In August 2024, Redthread became part of the Catch22 group. Both organisations share strongly aligned missions and values, and we have a successful history of collaboration. Redthread will continue to operate under its established brand. For more information about the recruitment process, please check out the guidance for applicants on Catch22's website here. Job Description Redthread is a hospital based youth work service, working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments. Our experienced, specialist youth workers engage with and support young people, aiming to reduce serious youth violence. Redthread supports young people aged 11-25 years old, who are victims of/at risk of serious youth violence and/or exploitation. We often meet young people at a moment of change and work with them to find a positive way forward. We provide long-term, holistic support. We consider every aspect of a young person's life and build support around them. The Counsellor will work as part of the youth work team within the Youth Violence Intervention Programme delivered in Birmingham health care settings. The counsellor will provide comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations for children and young people who access Redthread's services. They will use engagement skills to support young people to engage with short term therapeutic interventions and deliver a therapeutic and clinically safe environment within the hospital setting. Qualifications <ul> <li>Qualified and registered counsellor/therapist with BACP, UKCP or NCPS</li> </ul> Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Hospital. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required. Hours: 21 hours per week Contract type: Permanent How to Apply: Please see the Job pack for information on submitting your application and please note that the closing date for this opportunity is 10:00 on Friday 13th June 2025. Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. <ul> <li>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in person interview with the Redthread team In Birmingham on Friday 20th June 2025.</li> </ul> Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, which provides free, 24/7 confidential helpline services (accessed either by phone and/or online) including structured counselling services and practical resources aimed to support your work-life balance. In addition, some aspects of the EAP service are also available to share with an employees' dependants including their partner. Cycle to Work Scheme We offer a Cycle to Work scheme which enables savings on the cost of a new bike and accessories for employees wishing to cycle to work for all or part of their journey. Employees can sign up after one month's service Work-based learning and Professional Development We aim to build a culture and environment for staff to learn, develop and achieve their full potential, whilst delivering services through a skilled and competent workforce. To achieve this, Redthread have a comprehensive staff training programme which provides individuals with resources, training and support to learn and develop their skills. We also encourage our staff to undertake work-based learning and provide support for continuous professional development, whilst helping staff achieve a work-life balance. See the benefits of working for Catch22 here. Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number: 150-MM1950-PC We have exciting opportunities to join NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies as an Accredited Counsellor, within our South Team in Worthing and our Health Team in Horsham. You will provide Step 3 short-term counselling interventions through Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), or Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD) within the service. The Counsellor role is offered at NHS Band 7 for those registered and accredited with the relevant professional body and holding IAPT-compliant modality training. If not yet IAPT-compliant, training can be provided as part of an IAPT Development Counsellor role (NHS Band 6). You will work within the service while being sponsored to undertake training in an IAPT-approved modality within a year of joining. You will be fully supported by our management and clinical leads and surrounded by a friendly, highly competent, supportive workforce. We have created a culture that ensures you are happy in your work. As one of the country's leading IAPT services, we lead in the provision of NICE-recommended psychological therapies, focusing on clinical excellence and innovation. <ul> <li>Excellent CPD and career development opportunities</li> <li>Regular support, supervision, and training</li> <li>Opportunities to engage in interesting and social activities led by a Wellbeing lead in each locality</li> </ul> Main duties of the job Applicants must be either BACP Accredited, UKCP Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, ACC Accredited, NCS Accredited Professional Registrant, or British Psychoanalytic Council Registered. They must also have appropriate qualifications as detailed in the person specification. Applicants holding an additional NHS Talking Therapies qualification, such as IPT, DIT, PCE-CfD, or CTfD, are appointed at Agenda for Change Band 7. Those without an NHS Talking Therapies qualification will be recruited at Band 6 and must be willing to undertake training and achieve certification in an NHS Talking Therapies approved module within 12 months. This training is funded by the service. You will also need to demonstrate extensive experience of treating patients within a time-limited counselling model, as well as experience of providing triage assessments.

Counsellor Required: Horsham, Sussex

Overview Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school. Placements are in Place2Be partner schools and not all schools will have placements available; we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement. Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is enhanced, checked for children's and adult's barred lists, and is registered on the Update Service.<ul><li>Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools.</li><li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement.</li><li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li><li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li><li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li><li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li><li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li><li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, with over two-thirds of our clinical staff having been Counsellors on Placement.</li><li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li></ul>Counting your hoursAll clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. If you need to gain clinical hours for your course, please check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.Diversity and InclusionPlace2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG. About You You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or Clinical Psychologist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:<ul><li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li><li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li></ul>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply. Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About Us Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child's ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system. Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish. We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Princess of Wales is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK's most vulnerable children and families. Our values:We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:<ul><li>Compassion - We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.</li><li>Integrity - We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</li><li>Perseverance - We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</li><li>Creativity - We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.</li></ul>

Counsellor on Placement - Orkney

Overview Role: Counsellor in Training Reporting: Team Leader Kooth is a fast growing business with a social purpose. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:KOO), our mission is to provide welcoming and effective digital mental health support to the nation. Working in partnership with the NHS, we are already the UK's largest digital mental health platform for young people aged 10-25. We are now rapidly expanding into supporting the NHS adult population, providing corporate solutions to help build mentally healthy businesses, and expanding internationally. As well as delivering an online service, we are also commissioned by Halton Borough Council to provide face-to-face counselling across the city for children and young people aged between 11-19 years old ( up to 25 with additional needs) In addition to the employed Counsellors on the team, we are also able to offer positions as Counsellors in Training. These are voluntary face-to-face positions ideally suited to a student who has already completed their first year of level 4 training and is looking to accrue additional training hours in order to meet their training obligations. Management Supervision is provided by the Team Manager. Supervision and Insurance are the candidates responsponsibility and must be in place before placement commences Travel expenses are paid and trainees are encouraged to attend regular Kooth training events to further develop their clinical practice. Responsibilities <ul> <li>To provide appropriate individual support to young people taking into account their developmental needs.</li> <li>To continually assess the mental health needs of the young person and refer to other services in the young person's local authority if necessary.</li> <li>To provide clinical hours in negotiation with the Clinical Lead and Senior Practitioner for the local area.</li> <li>To be aware of and ensure compliance with legal requirements and School Procedures with particular reference to Safeguarding young people.</li> <li>To attend monthly clinical supervision and team meetings where appropriate.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Development <ul> <li>Gain knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to their physical, organisational and job orientation</li> <li>Gain knowledge and understanding of the values and principles of their agency</li> <li>Understand how to apply these values and principles to their practice</li> <li>Explore the key skills of effective practice in counselling young people</li> <li>Develop strategies for managing counselling practice and implementing agency policies and procedures</li> </ul> Please note this is a voluntary role.

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