Independent EAP Counsellor (Kendal,Cumbria,UK)

TELUS Health; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Kendal seeks an Independent EAP Counsellor to provide flexible, short-term counselling to diverse clients, enjoying autonomy in scheduling and engagement with ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates have necessary accreditations and counselling experience, fostering strong client relationships in workplace settings.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive peer relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 450+ counselling hours.
• Professional indemnity insurance (minimum £1,000,000) required.
• Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models

Assessment and support planning expertise

Understanding of organisational dynamics

Knowledge of local therapeutic resources

Education

Diploma-level qualification

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor (Kendal, Cumbria, UK)

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Health and Human Services

📍 Location: Kendal, Cumbria, UK | 🔄 Self‑Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar