Associate Counsellor (Neuro‑Affirming Practice)
Location: York city centre (on‑site)
Role Type: Associate / Self‑employed
About Supportive Counselling Ltd
Supportive Counselling Ltd provides professional, compassionate counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people, and adults. Based in York city centre, we also offer nationwide online and telephone counselling services.
We specialise in neurodivergence and provide fully neuro‑affirming support for autistic individuals and people with ADHD, dyslexia, and other related conditions. Our work is grounded in the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that therapy should be flexible, accessible, and responsive to individual needs.
Alongside traditional talking therapies, we integrate creative and relational approaches, including art‑based work and Lego therapy, and offer specialist interventions such as Rewind Trauma Therapy. We are committed to creating an inclusive, ethical, and supportive environment for both our clients and our associate counsellors.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and values‑led Associate Counsellor to join our established practice in York city centre. This is an on‑site role providing individual counselling to a diverse client base, including neurodivergent children, young people, and adults.
You will work from a fully equipped counselling room within our York office, with access to creative therapy resources and the support of a receptionist who welcomes clients on arrival. You will also be supported to offer online and telephone counselling where appropriate, with the necessary equipment provided.
Associates work autonomously while being supported within a collaborative, neuro‑affirming practice, and are expected to deliver ethical, high‑quality counselling in line with their professional body requirements and the ethos of Supportive Counselling Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual counselling sessions in a compassionate, ethical, and neuro‑affirming manner
- Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs and communication preferences of clients
- Work flexibly with neurodivergent clients, including autistic individuals and those with ADHD
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical case notes
- Work within safeguarding procedures and professional ethical frameworks
- Manage your caseload responsibly, with reliable time management and organisation
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing reflective practice
- Uphold the values, standards, and ethos of Supportive Counselling Ltd
What We Offer
- A fully provided counselling room in a York city centre office
- A receptionist on site to greet and support clients attending sessions
- All creative therapy equipment provided, including resources for art‑based work and Lego therapy
- Online and telephone counselling equipment provided, supporting flexible ways of workingAdministrative and referral support within the practice
- A supportive, inclusive, and neuro‑affirming working environment
- Flexibility around working patterns and caseload size
- A practice that values associate wellbeing, autonomy, and ethical working
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy (minimum Level 4)
- Membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS)
- Current enhanced DBS certificate
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Experience working with neurodivergent clients, including autistic individuals and those with ADHD
- A neuro‑affirming, trauma‑informed approach to therapeutic work
- Ability to work sensitively with presentations such as emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, burnout, and identity‑related concerns
- Strong organisational skills, including ethical and timely case‑note writing
- Commitment to working in line with the ethos and values of Supportive Counselling Ltd
Lived experience of neurodivergence is welcomed and valued.
Desirable (but Not Essential)
- Experience/qualification working with children and young people
- Training or experience in creative therapeutic approaches
- Training in Rewind Trauma Therapy or other trauma‑specific modalities
- Previous experience in private practice or associate roles
How to Apply
If you are a counsellor who values neuro‑affirming practice and would like to work within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please contact us to request further information about the role and the application process.
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