Sessional Counsellors
Adults and Young People’s Service
Join Mindspace to provide accessible, face-to-face counselling that supports positive mental wellbeing across Perth and Kinross.
£27 per hour
To be agreed
Perth & rural Perth and Kinross
Senior Counsellor
About Mindspace
Mindspace is a community-based mental health charity that supports and promotes positive mental wellbeing for people across Perth and the surrounding area. Funding comes from NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, the Scottish Government, and charitable donations.
We provide a safe and supportive environment through counselling, peer support, and our Recovery College.
About the Role
We are looking for skilled and compassionate counsellors to provide a free and accessible counselling service for people living in Perth & Kinross. You will maintain high standards of delivery, protect client confidentiality, and contribute to the ongoing development of the counselling service.
Working Pattern
Perth: Hours should include at least one evening finishing at 7pm, or a Saturday morning shift from 9am to 1pm.
Rural locations across Perth and Kinross: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday.
Possible rural locations include: Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, and Pitlochry.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a skilled, compassionate, and accessible counselling service across a range of agreed settings.
- Work closely with the Senior Counsellor.
- Take part in regular external counselling supervision at an agreed level.
- Maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting.
- Follow good practice and ethical guidelines as required by BACP.
- Keep accurate client records and notes using the organisation’s CRM system.
- Liaise with administrative staff regarding new clients and other relevant matters.
- Maintain registration with BACP, COSCA, or an equivalent professional body.
- Hold your own professional indemnity insurance and current ICO registration.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications and Professional Requirements
- A counselling diploma
- A minimum of 100 hours of supervised counselling practice
- Registration with BACP, COSCA, or an equivalent professional body
- Regular individual counselling supervision
Essential Experience
- Experience of delivering short-term counselling of up to 12 sessions
- Experience of working with adults, children, and young people
- Experience of carrying out counselling assessments, particularly in relation to risk
- Knowledge and practical use of counselling monitoring and evaluation systems
Knowledge and Personal Qualities
- Competence in working within a recognised theoretical framework
- Understanding of, and willingness to follow, the BACP Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice
- Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult issues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A motivated, enthusiastic, and self-aware approach
- Ability to work independently while remaining mindful of accountability
Desirable
- Accredited or eligible for accreditation with a professional counselling or psychotherapy organisation
- Qualified to work with young people
- Significant post-qualifying CPD
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of services for people in Perth and Kinross
- Experience of promoting equal opportunities and cultural diversity
Apply for This Role
To request an application pack, or to arrange an informal chat about the role with Fiona, our Senior Counsellor
If you’d like an informal chat, please include your phone number and Fiona will be happy to call you back.