Independent EAP Counsellor (Hinckley, UK)

TELUS Health; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider seeks an Independent EAP Counsellor in Hinckley, UK. This role offers flexibility to manage your own calendar while providing short-term counselling. Ideal candidates should have relevant mental health qualifications and some experience in EAP settings. Join a supportive community with a focus on professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Support

Professional Growth

Flexibility

Access to Provider Hub

Regular audit feedback

Free CPD Learning Line events

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health professional with relevant accreditation.
• Experience in providing short-term counselling.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.

Skills

Short-term counselling

Solution-focused therapeutic models

Assessment and support planning

Organisational dynamics understanding

Education

BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP accreditation

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years experience

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor (Hinckley, UK)

📍Location: Hinckley, UK | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰Flexibility to manage your own calendar |

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