How to apply

To be considered for a placement at Help Counselling, you must meet the following criteria:

Education & Membership:

- Be enrolled in a BACP/UKCP-approved postgraduate-level counselling course.
- Hold student membership with BACP, UKCP, or another recognised professional registration body

Client Work Readiness:

- - Receive clearance from your training organisation to work with long-term clients (both online and in-person).
  - Adhere to BACP/UKCP ethical guidelines for counsellors in training.

Personal Therapy:

- Be engaged in weekly, ongoing psychotherapy/counselling with a qualified and accredited therapist for the duration of your placement.

References & Commitment:

- Provide two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your training organisation.
- Commit to a minimum of 12 months on placement and work with at least three clients.

Supervision:

- Attend mandatory fortnightly supervision sessions, lasting 90 minutes, in a group with up to four supervisees.

Financial Contribution:

Insurance & DBS Check:

- Provide proof of professional indemnity insurance with coverage of at least £1 million.
- Undergo a DBS check before starting any client work.

If you meet all the requirements listed above, please follow these steps during our next recruitment cycle in January 2025:

Complete the Application Form:
- The Placement Counsellor Application Form will be available online during the recruitment cycle.
Submit Supporting Information:
- Download and complete the Supporting Information Document here. Submit it alongside your application form.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].