Counsellor Required: Hybrid / Edinburgh, Scotland

WhereToTalk; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Scottish counselling service seeks a qualified Counsellor for a hybrid role based in Edinburgh or online. The candidate will deliver tailored one-to-one counselling sessions to clients facing various emotional challenges. A recognised counselling qualification and registration with a professional body are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills and experience with diverse client groups. The role offers flexible working hours. Competitive rate of £25 per session.

Qualifications

• Recognised counselling qualification is required.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in working with trauma-experienced clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the counselling team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with diverse client groups

Education

Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)

Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC

Job description

Counsellor Required: Hybrid / Edinburgh, Scotland

Health In Mind

Hourly rate:£25/session

Hours:Various hours available –please state on cover letter days and hours you are available to work

Location:Edinburgh and/or online (must reside in Scotland)

Responsible to: Counselling Team Leader and Counselling Administrator

Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges across our five counselling services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
• Maintain accurate and timely client records
• Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Administrator
• Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines

Requirements:

• Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
• Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
• Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experiences of trauma
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability for work (days available and number of hours)