High Intensity Counsellor - Talking Therapies
Permanent – Part Time – 22.50 hours per week
We are excited to be recruiting for a part time, qualified and BACP Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor to work in our supportive team here at West Lancs. You will be part of the Talking Therapies team offering one‑to‑one, telephone and online therapy as well as group work; this aspect of the role can be delivered on a Hybrid basis.
The successful candidate will join a fantastic team of PWPs, Counsellors and CBT therapists who work collaboratively to deliver the best service and outcomes for clients. Health and wellbeing of staff and investing in our team are important to us. You will receive regular supervision and have the opportunity to attend suitable training events to support your professional development.
Main duties of the job: The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and age groups, using interpreters when necessary, and will be committed to equal opportunities. We pride ourselves on the work we do and are looking for a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individual with the appropriate training, skills and experience to offer counselling for depression.
About Us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Flexible working is encouraged – part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks can be discussed.
Qualifications
* A minimum of a Level 4 Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
* British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Diploma
* Full Accreditation with the BACP
* A Bachelors degree and/or professional training in a health practitioner field (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy)
Experience
* Experience of delivering an NHS approved relational therapy (Counselling, IPT, CTfD) within a Talking Therapies service
* Evidence of recent regular supervised practice
* Demonstrable and in‑depth knowledge of working with a diverse client group with a wide range of presenting problems and significant levels of distress
* Experience of delivering telephone, remote and online therapy
Knowledge
* Extensive experience in and knowledge of Talking Therapies national and local service requirements and an ability to develop the service to reflect the requirements
* Detailed understanding of the key performance indicators in Talking Therapies services and how they relate to clinical practice
* High‑level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more NHS Talking Therapies – recognised Psychological therapies
* In‑depth and demonstrable knowledge of the NHS talking therapies model and a willingness to develop the service clinically to meet KPIs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission of a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm there are no disqualifying criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bickerstaffe House, Talking Therapies, West Lancs, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
Job Details
* Reference number: 351-CEN2346-EB
* Date posted: 24 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week (Part‑time)
* Job location: Bickerstaffe House, Talking Therapies – West Lancs, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
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