Independent EAP Counsellor (Reading, England, UK)

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

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Reading seeks an Independent EAP Counsellor to offer flexible online counselling. Responsibilities include managing referrals and providing short-term therapeutic support. Ideal candidates possess accredited qualifications and relevant experience. The role offers comprehensive training, professional growth, and full control over scheduling.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive support and training

Regular feedback and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited mental health professional status.
• Must have professional clinical supervision arrangements.
• Minimum £1,000,000 professional indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals.
• Provide solution-focused counselling for 3-12 sessions.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.

Skills

Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models

Assessment and support planning expertise

Understanding of organisational dynamics

Knowledge of local therapeutic resources

Education

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

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor – Reading, England, UK

📍Location: Reading, 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?

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent.
• Alternative: Diploma‑level qualification + 3 years post‑qualification experience + ≥450 counselling hours.
• Experience in short‑term, solution‑focused therapeutic models.
• Professional clinical supervision arrangements in place.
• Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000).
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Employment type: Contract.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable.

Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Health and Human Services.