Independent EAP Counsellor (Stockport, UK)

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider seeks a qualified mental health professional for a flexible self-employed role in Stockport, UK. The candidate will manage online referrals and provide short-term solution-focused counselling to diverse clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant accreditation or equivalent qualifications and a focus on workplace challenges. This position offers full control over scheduling and referral acceptance, aiming to make a meaningful impact in mental health services.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Professional growth opportunities

Access to Provider Hub platform

Continual development with CPD events

Strong peer relationships

Qualifications

• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.
• Regular clinical supervision arrangements should be in place.
• Professional indemnity insurance (minimum £1,000,000) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions).
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback.

Skills

Online referrals management

Short-term counselling

Client engagement

Case documentation

Education

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

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

📍Location: Stockport, 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 organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways