Job Overview
You are invited to join the Talking Therapies team in West Cornwall as a Counsellor/Psychological Therapist. You will deliver NICE‑recommended modalities such as Person‑Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE‑CfD/CfD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Couples Counselling for Depression. The role is based in‑person at Talking Therapies West Cornwall, TR16 4AR.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess, formulate and implement NICE‑recommended counselling modalities.
* Provide time‑limited counselling to service users meeting referral criteria.
* Use routine outcome measures, evidence‑based treatment, and electronic record/ data management systems.
* Participate in clinical and management supervision.
* Ensure care aligns with Talking Therapies national guidelines and service expectations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Education
o Advanced Diploma in Counselling (80+ hours placement) or equivalent.
o Member of or working toward accreditation with BACP or UKCP.
* Essential Experience
o Evidence of working with individuals experiencing mental health problems.
o Experience of providing evidence‑based psychological interventions.
o Training in a NICE‑recommended counselling modality if not already completed (will be arranged and supervised).
* Other Requirements
o Current UK professional registration.
o Successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Salary and Working Pattern
Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (permanent contract). Full‑time or part‑time options are available.
About the Trust
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers community and hospital‑based care, improving physical and mental health for over 4,000 staff across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and Devon. We are committed to quality, evidence‑based NHS care in a supportive environment.
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