Independent EAP Counsellor (High Wycombe, UK)

TELUS Health; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking an Independent EAP Counsellor in High Wycombe offering flexibility in managing one's calendar. The role involves providing short-term counselling to clients and maintaining comprehensive case documentation. Ideal candidates should have relevant accreditation and experience in short-term therapeutic approaches. This contract position facilitates professional growth and diverse case exposure.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Professional growth opportunities

Access to Provider Hub platform

Ongoing management support

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health professional with relevant accreditation.
• Experience in managing online referrals.
• Ability to maintain case documentation and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling.
• Connect with clients facing personal and workplace challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.

Skills

EAP experience

Assessment and support planning

Short-term counselling

Understanding of work-life challenges

Knowledge of therapeutic resources

Education

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor (High Wycombe, UK)

📍Location: High Wycombe HP 11-HP15 | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar | 🤝In-Person Counselling services | 💼Own professional consulting premises

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

• Comprehensive Support - Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
• Professional Growth - Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
• Flexibility - Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology - Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community - Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Development - Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights - Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

🎯 What You'll Do:

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management
• Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
• Compliance: ICO registration as Data Controller

🎓 Ideal Experience:

• Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organisational dynamics and work‑life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Health and Human Services