Independent EAP Counsellor (Marlow, England, UK)

TELUS Health; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Marlow is seeking an Independent EAP Counsellor to provide flexible, short-term counselling services. The ideal candidate will be qualified in mental health, with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience and a strong focus on client care. This role allows for self-management of referrals and scheduling. Professional indemnity insurance is required. Competitive compensation offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support

Access to Provider Hub platform

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP accreditation or equivalent.
• 3 years of post-qualification experience and 450+ counselling hours.
• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling.
• Connect with diverse clients facing workplace and personal challenges.

Skills

Short-term counselling interventions

Client relationship management

Assessment and support planning

Education

Diploma-level qualification in mental health

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor (Marlow, England, UK)

📍Location: Marlow, England, 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