Job Title: Therapist

Hours: Flexible

Contract type: Self-employed

Location: Remote/ Office based at WC1H

Position: Paid

Duration: Fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Purpose: As a Therapist you will provide mental health counselling support to clients that self-refer to our services via our website.

Role Responsibilities:

• Performing weekly therapy sessions in a controlled environment with clients face to face, online or via the telephone.

• Using verbal interaction to explore behaviour, attitudes and emotions.

• Helping clients to understand and address their inner conflicts and reflect on issues to help them make positive changes.

• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients.

• Actively listening to client concerns and empathising with their position.

• Support clients in their personal development and in achieving personal goals.

• Agree on a counselling treatment plan to determine what will be covered in sessions.

• Refer clients to other sources of help, as appropriate.

• Maintaining high levels of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Keeping accurate records as required by Therapy & Me

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification with a professional body like the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) – we are currently not able to take on trainee or student counsellors.

• Abiding by the ethical framework for counselling.

• You must hold an Active private practice insurance policy and be engaging in regular private supervision

Desirable Requirements:

• Relationship/ Couples Counselling qualification and experience

• Qualification or training in Islamic Psychology or Islamic Counselling

• Experience working with Muslim clients

• Participating in regular personal therapy

Benefits:

• Helping people to heal and reconnect with their true selves

• Be part of a growing practice

• Contribution towards cost of Private Supervision