Counsellor Required (NHS): Spalding, Lincolnshire

WhereToTalk; Spalding; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Spalding is looking for a qualified Counsellor to join their NHS Talking Therapies service. This full-time position will involve providing counselling for depression and managing a clinical caseload. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a qualification in counselling. The role offers opportunities for professional training and development within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a qualification in counselling.
• Band 6 candidates need accreditation and additional qualifications.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling for depression to clients.
• Manage a clinical caseload with supervision.
• Partake in training for a Talking Therapies modality.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Familiarity with clinical systems

Education

Qualification as a Counsellor

Accreditation with a professional body for Band 6

Job description

Counsellor Required (NHS): Spalding, Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 274-11581-AC-B

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (LPFT) delivers an NHS Talking Therapies service. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified counsellor Band 5 or Band 6 to join the Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service based in Spalding although you may also be required to cover alternative bases to meet service need. The Service provides evidence‑based interventions within a stepped care model, treating people with mild to moderate common mental health problems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major national service, which has fundamentally changed the way in which psychological treatments are provided.

CLOSING DATE: 30th December 2025

INTERVIEWS: 15th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work within a team environment and be thoroughly conversant with the use of clinical systems.

The Band 5 counsellor will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team providing counselling for depression. The post holder will be expected to hold a clinical caseload and will be provided with clinical supervision. The service will provide the relevant training to acquire a qualification in a Talking Therapies modality of PCE-CfD.

To acquire the Band 6 post the candidate will need to continue to hold a caseload, be accredited with a professional body, complete and pass a qualification in a Talking Therapy modality PCE-CfD. They will be responsible in providing clinical supervision to counselling colleagues.