Adult Counsellor

SECE Mind; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

South East and Central Essex Mind is seeking qualified Adult Counsellors to support adults across the local community. This flexible contracted role offers hybrid work in Southend-on-Sea and online, with some evenings and occasional weekends as needed.

You will provide person-centred therapeutic support, guided by ethical practice and collaboration with our therapy team to help individuals navigate emotional challenges and strengthen wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with experience supporting adults.
• Current registration with a recognised professional body.
• Strong commitment to safe, ethical and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred therapeutic support to adults.
• Support across core counselling services, funded programmes and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with the wider therapy team to promote emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Inclusive practice

Education

Registration with a recognised professional body

Job description

Join our counselling team and make a meaningful difference in your local community.

At South East and Central Essex Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health support when they need it.

We're looking for experienced and compassionate Adult Counsellors to join our team, supporting adults experiencing a range of emotional and mental health challenges.

Working across our core counselling services, funded programmes and community initiatives, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support, helping individuals navigate difficult experiences and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

About the opportunity

Contract: Flexible contracted role

Location: Southend-on-Sea and online

Hours: Flexible, according to client and service demand, including some evenings and occasional weekends

Who we're looking for

We're seeking qualified counsellors with experience supporting adults, current registration with a recognised professional body and a strong commitment to safe, ethical and inclusive practice.

You’ll bring empathy, professionalism and the ability to respond sensitively to a range of individual needs, while working collaboratively with our wider therapy team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a local independent Mind charity committed to reducing stigma, preventing crisis and promoting positive mental wellbeing.