Help us support the mental health of more women by volunteering in our counselling service.
What difference will you make?
Your support will help improve the mental health and wellbeing of women by reducing isolation and empowering women to bring about positive change in their lives.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a volunteer who Deliver counselling/CBT sessions via our online system Cliniko. Write factual client notes that are stored within Cliniko. Raise any safeguarding issues with the Clinical Lead. Skills Please note we do not run a student counsellor placement, as all of our counsellors are qualified. Qualified counsellor/CBT therapist at a minimum of level 4 from one of the below-accredited organisations Registered practitioner with BACP, UKCP, BABCP, BPS or HCPC Current DBS check or willing to have one carried out Experience of safeguarding procedures Experience working with female clients with a range of issues
What will you be doing?
Founded in 2013, Release Counselling and Therapy for Women is a charity that has supported the mental health of thousands of women across Sussex. Over the last decade, we have developed a skilled and experienced therapy team, who offer a range of services to help women address the issues life throws at them. Our support is unique as everything we do is created and led by qualified counsellors, and we have become best known for our Therapeutic Groups and Wellbeing Days for mums and midlife women. We also run a 1 1 counselling service for women, supporting them through those other challenges in life. We are looking for qualified female counsellors or CBT therapists to provide 1-1 therapy online for women for up to 18 weekly sessions for 50 minutes. For counsellors/therapists offering over 3 client sessions per week, we can offer free monthly peer supervision. * This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity.