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Overview Role: Counsellor in TrainingReporting: Team LeaderKooth 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 ManagerSenior Practitioner. Supervision and Insurance are the candidates responsponsibility and must be in place before placement commencesTravel expenses are paid and trainees are encouraged to attend regular Kooth training events to further develop their clinical practice.<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 Pracitioner 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><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.

Counsellor in Training

A leading mental health platform is seeking a Counsellor in Training for a voluntary position in Liverpool. Ideal for students who have completed their first year of level 4 training, the role involves providing support to young people, conducting assessments, and attending monthly clinical supervision. Travel expenses are paid, and candidates must secure Supervision and Insurance before starting.

Volunteer Youth Counsellor in Training

Location Remote, with periodic days in London Deadline Monday 12th January 2026, 9AM Interview Process This will be an online interview on 19th or 21st January 2026. The successful candidate will be required to attend an informal in person meeting prior to appointment on 28th or 29th January 2026. We're looking for someone to provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to unpaid dementia carers through counselling and virtual group sessions. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Deliver safe, effective, person - centred emotional support to help carers manage psychological challenges.</li> <li>Work within our clinical governance framework under Counselling Manager leadership, with external clinical supervision.</li> <li>Contribute to continuous improvement, service development, and organisational priorities to meet evolving carer needs.</li> </ul> Every year in the UK thousands of unpaid carers look after someone with dementia but receive little or no support. At Dementia Carers Count, we stand for them. We campaign for change and provide practical, emotional and financial support to dementia carers across the UK. We're looking for someone with a breadth of experience, who has a willingness to support others and learn new skills. The role can be based anywhere in the UK, with attendance at occasional in -person team meetings in London. We are a small and remote multi-disciplinary team, committed to making a difference for carers and supporting each other. If you like the sound of the role, and believe you have the skills and experience to join us, then we would love to hear from you. What we can offer you <ul> <li>Generous Annual Leave plus the option to purchase additional Leave</li> <li>Workplace Pension with up to 6% employer contribution</li> <li>Group Life Assurance</li> <li>Health cash plan</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Enhanced Company sick pay policy</li> <li>Enhanced carers, family and other leave</li> <li>Remote working with travel costs paid</li> <li>A commitment to flexible working</li> <li>A commitment to support your learning and development</li> </ul> If you would like to apply for this position, please apply by submitting your CV along with the Supporting Application Document to Please include the title of the role you are applying for in your email subject line. Closing date for Applications Monday 12th of January, 9AM Interviews Monday 19th of January or Wednesday 21st of January Please include the title of the role you are applying for in your email subject line.

Counsellor

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist. This role focuses on delivering specialist psychological assessments and treatments to service users experiencing psychosis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team and provide training and supervision to other staff members. A commitment to patient-focused care is essential. The position offers full-time hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Senior Psychologist - Early Intervention in Psychosis (NHS)

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first class patient centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area MK Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed Term funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-D-MK-MH-1295 Site Neath Hill Health Centre Town Milton Keynes Salary £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/:59 Interview date 26/01/2026 CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Job overview Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist Are you a clinician passionate about working with service users with psychosis? Do you enjoy working with carers and families? Are you an independent practitioner who can promote psychology in a small team? We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Psychologists or Psychological Therapists who are committed to delivering patient focused care and treatment to our service users for a 12 month interim period. We are looking for a clinician with experience working in psychosis who can be relatively autonomous, pick up the job quickly and be flexible and adaptable to the team's needs. The role involves delivering specialist psychological assessment and treatment to service users who are experiencing first episode psychosis. The post holder will be able to offer supervision, advice, consultation and training to other staff about psychological care for service users and carers. There will be a mix of individual and group interventions. There is a strong sense of camaraderie within the Milton Keynes EIP team, and a strong partnership between operational and clinical staff. You will be working with our CBT for psychosis therapist and with other colleagues across Milton Keynes services. Main duties of the job The Milton Keynes Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service is a multi-disciplinary team providing treatment and support for people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time, and during the first three years following a first episode of psychosis. With new monies and investment, the service is expanding with a focus on providing psychological inventions alongside care coordination, help, advice and support. The team helps service users make sense of their experiences, provides treatment and interventions to enable them to get back to, or continue to, work or study, whilst liaising with other services and agencies to sort out benefits and finances, and help solve any housing problems. A key part of the role will be acting as liaison and Principal Investigator for research trials (e.g. virtual reality CBT) from different universities. We are looking for well rounded and experienced practitioners. Our staff work pro actively with confidence and motivation, showing initiative which has contributed to the development of numerous award winning services. We find that they are often flexible, robust and resourceful and able to manage the challenges of working in an environment that can be demanding. Hear directly from our leaders and their vision for psychological professions in the Trust here. Learn more about working in Milton Keynes by following the link below. Here at CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, 3 Clinical Directors. We try to facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We prioritise collaboration within our team and with our community partnerships, so we are hoping to find candidates who have the required communication and interpersonal skills that will allow them to thrive when working within their own team and with external partner organisations, in order to provide a meaningful service to the diverse populations we serve. We also hope to attract therapists with broad training and experience. Additional support and training may be provided for clinicians to gain supervision experience and qualification within the relevant framework and commissioned funding. If your application is successful, you will receive regular supervision and support from the Clinical Service Lead as well as benefit from support and guidance from other team members. You will also be linked in with Trust Wide psychological professions initiatives and events.<ul> <li>To ensure the systematic provision of high quality specialist psychological interventions to service users of the Early Intervention in Psychosis team.</li> <li>To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy in line with Government targets and NICE guidance.</li> <li>In addition the post holder will offer supervision, advice, consultation and training on service user's psychological care and treatment to other team members.</li> <li>To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.</li> <li>To utilise research skills for audit, policy development and, service evaluation and development within the team and service.</li> </ul> Person specification Qualifications <ul> <li>Doctoral level training in psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS.</li> <li>A registered qualification in any of the health or allied health professions e.g. nurse, social worker, OT, therapist PLUS additional therapeutic training such as systemic family therapy training.</li> <li>Have achieved BABCP registration as a CBT therapist.</li> <li>To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), or other approved body such as NMC, BABCP, BACP, AFT.</li> <li>Pre qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>Qualification or evidence of training in supervision.</li> <li>Additional training in an alternative therapeutic model such as EMDR or ACT.</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Valid driver's licence and the ability to drive to different bases.</li> <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.</li> <li>Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including psychosis presentations.</li> <li>Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and psychosis.</li> . click apply for full job details</ul>

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist

An organization supporting dementia carers is seeking a professional to provide trauma-informed therapeutic support through counselling and virtual sessions. The role is remote but includes occasional meetings in London. Applicants should have emotional support experience and be ready to contribute to service development. This position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and a strong commitment to flexible working, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

Remote Trauma-Informed Counsellor for Dementia Carers

About The Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Garth, a high security Category B male prison located in Leyland. HMP Garth has capacity of around 800, and houses men serving long term and indeterminate sentences. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting in the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma etc. Hours This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Salary This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of £29,264 - £33,510 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you? <ul> <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</li> <li>Competency framework</li> <li>Regional and national career development opportunities</li> <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li> <li>Support from the wider team</li> </ul> Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. What you'll be doing As our new Assistant Psychologist, some of your duties will include: <ul> <li>Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey with us</li> <li>Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions with sessions</li> <li>Triage assessments and identifying patient needs</li> <li>Prepare and deliver psychological intervention group sessions</li> <li>Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist</li> <li>Work with people with complex needs, which can present / lead to challenging situations or behaviours</li> <li>Work within the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process, and contribute towards the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)</li> <li>Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention, reporting and changes to the mental health team</li> </ul> If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesn't stop there we also offer: <ul> <li>Company pension scheme</li> <li>25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays</li> <li>An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits</li> <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li> <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li> <li>Excellent long-term career prospects</li> <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li> </ul> What we'll look for in you The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: <ul> <li>we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated</li> <li>we act with integrity</li> <li>we embrace diversity</li> <li>we strive to do things better together</li> </ul> Our new Assistant Psychologist will: <ul> <li>Hold a Degree in Psychology</li> <li>Although not essential, a Masters Degree would be beneficial</li> <li>Have experience within a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, psychiatric environment</li> <li>Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT)</li> <li>Experience of working within a secure environment would be a bonus, although not essential</li> </ul> Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Assistant Psychologist

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work at HMP Garth. This full-time position involves supporting the psychological care of patients, running assessments, and delivering therapeutic sessions. The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Psychology and have experience in a similar role. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Ideal for someone looking to make a difference in a challenging yet rewarding healthcare setting.

Prison Mental Health Assistant Psychologist

A community support organization based across Liverpool and Knowsley is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will work closely with a variety of services including Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health, providing evidence-based psychological interventions. This role supports professional growth and is part of a compassionate team focused on improving clients' lives. Training and personal development opportunities are available, contributing to a fulfilling work environment.

Assistant Psychologist - CAT-Focused Mental Health Practice

Job Title:Forensic Psychologist Location:Bermondsey (This service does not have step free access) Salary:£50,000 (Full time equivalent) Shift Pattern:30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. (May be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements) Closing Date: 11 January 2026 About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.</li> <li>Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.</li> <li>Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.</li> <li>Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.</li> <li>Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.</li> <li>Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.</li> <li>Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.</li> </ul> About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: <ul> <li>Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology</li> <li>Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting</li> <li>Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others</li> <li>Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email or call our central office on to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

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