Children & Young People’s Counsellor

We are seeking freelance, qualified, and compassionate Children and Young People's Counsellors. This is a hybrid, flexible role ideally suited to a counsellor who values autonomy, collaboration, and working in diverse environments. You will deliver one-to-one counselling (with occasional group work opportunities) for children and adolescents aged 5 to 18, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, self-harm, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapeutic Support
  • Provide weekly one-to-one (and occasionally group) counselling to children and young people using age-appropriate, evidence-informed interventions (e.g., play therapy, creative therapy, CBT, solution-focused approaches).
• Assessment and Planning
  • Conduct initial assessments to determine therapeutic needs and formulate appropriate support plans.
• Record Keeping and Evaluation
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of sessions, assessments, and interventions on our internal secure platform.
  • Evaluate the impact of therapeutic work using outcome measures and feedback.
• Professional Development
  • Attend regular clinical supervision (self-sourced).
  • Remain up to date with best practices, ethical standards, and developments in the field.

Qualifications and Experience

• • A minimum Diploma qualification in counselling/psychotherapy with a Children and Young People (CYP) specialism, or a Diploma in Play Therapy.
  • Registration with a recognised professional body.
  • We welcome applications from newly qualified counsellors with relevant training and placements.