Independent EAP Counsellor (Christchurch, England, United Kingdom)

Location: Christchurch, England, United Kingdom | Self-Employed | Flexibility to manage your own calendar | In‑Person Counselling services | Own professional consulting premises

Overview

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive Support – Thorough induction training with dedicated team management
• Professional Growth – Diverse case exposure and enhanced short‑term counselling experience
• Flexible Flexibility – Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology – Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community – Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Professional Development – Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights – Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

What You’ll Do

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short‑term, solution‑focused counselling (3–12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management

Essential Requirements

• Accreditation: BACP / UKCP / COSCA / BPS / NCS / BABCP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma‑level qualification + 3 years post‑qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short‑term, solution‑focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
• Compliance: ICO registration as Data Protection Officer

Ideal Candidate

• Experience: Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short‑term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organisational dynamics and work‑life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral networks

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