Counsellor | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced counsellor to join the NHS Talking Therapies service in Blackpool. You will deliver high intensity counselling to clients with anxiety and depression, across face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.

The role requires a diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course, current BACP accreditation, and training in a Talking Therapies Modality.

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course.
• BACP accreditation or equivalent.
• Training in a Talking Therapies Modality.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and provide evidence-based counselling interventions.
• Undertake risk assessments in line with service policies.
• Adhere to activity contracts for client contacts and weekly clinical sessions.
• Engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.
• Complete data collection requirements within the service.
• Keep detailed records of all clinical activity per service protocols.
• Assess and integrate work/employment issues into therapy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Diploma level qualification in counselling

Job description

Counsellor | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service? Are you an experienced counsellor who is passionate about providing high quality psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems? The successful candidate will have completed a diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course, hold BACP or equivalent accreditation, and training in a Talking Therapies Modality (If you do not hold a Talking Therapies Modality Qualification a Band 6 position may be offered until the relevant training is completed).

The service is focused on delivering high quality therapy and our patient feedback is excellent. Investing in our team is important to us and we pride ourselves on the support we offer to staff. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team of staff who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our service users. The team includes CBT therapists, Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, providing psychological assessment and brief therapies to people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The service also offers EMDR, "Mastering Stress" courses, MCBT courses as well as a range of webinars to support health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a flexible and highly motivated qualified Counsellor. They will be part of the NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity Counselling to clients who have a range of complex anxiety and depression related problems. The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering counselling interventions face to face, online and over the telephone. The post holder will also work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The successful candidate will also be required to work a proportion of their working hours after before 9am and/or after 5pm in order to improve access to the service.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies operates from a number of community bases within the Blackpool area. We offer Talking Therapies interventions and psychological therapies across Step 2 and 3, and over the past 3 years have developed pathways with physical health services in line with the National Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions programme, in order to expand and increase the offer of psychological therapies to the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde population.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and providing evidence based counselling interventions.


• To undertake risk assessments with clients and respond to these in line with service policies and procedures.


• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.


• Engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.


• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.


• Keep coherent detailed records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.


• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro-rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: Blackpool, FY4 1TJ
Job type: Permanent
Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

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