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Counselling jobs UK
Looking for work as one of the UK’s counsellors? Here is what roles look like, what registration you need and where jobs come up. Listings on Therapist Circle are opening soon.
Free for therapists, always. Listings are opening soon. We never show made-up jobs.
Typical roles
- Counsellor in a charity, school or college
- Student or university counsellor
- Employee assistance (EAP) counsellor
- Bereavement or specialist counsellor
- Associate in a private practice
Registration you need
Most posts ask for membership of a professional body with a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, such as BACP, NCPS or UKCP, and often accreditation or a set number of supervised hours. Employers check registration before they offer a post, so keep your details up to date on the public register.
Where jobs come up
- Employers’ own websites, including charities, CICs, private clinics, schools, universities and hospices.
- The public NHS Jobs website for NHS posts.
- Professional body job boards, newsletters and member groups.
- Supervisors, peers and local networks.
Therapist Circle is independent and not affiliated with the NHS or any professional body.
How to get one
- Check your registration is current and shows your correct name.
- Keep a short CV with your training, placements, supervision and CPD.
- Read the person specification and show each essential point in your application.
- Have a free, register-checked profile so employers can see who you are.
Questions
Are there counselling jobs on Therapist Circle now?
Not yet. We are opening the first listings now. We will never show made-up jobs, so this page stays honest until real employers post.
What registration do counsellors need?
Most posts ask for membership of a professional body with a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, such as BACP, NCPS or UKCP, and often accreditation or a set number of supervised hours.
Do therapists pay anything to use Therapist Circle?
No. Listing, profile, Find and job search are free for therapists, always.
Where else do these jobs come up?
Jobs are advertised on employers’ own websites, on the public NHS Jobs site for NHS posts, through professional body job boards and newsletters, and by word of mouth through supervisors and peers. Therapist Circle is independent and not connected with the NHS.
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