Hybrid Perinatal Counsellor: Support Expectant Parents

WhereToTalk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

WhereToTalk in Lewisham is seeking a Perinatal Counsellor to provide one-to-one talking therapy for expectant and new parents. The role is hybrid, with one office day, and aims to reduce anxiety during pregnancy and the early postnatal period.

Successful candidates must hold registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP) and will manage a caseload while delivering structured sessions in confidential spaces across Family Hubs in Lewisham.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients within the perinatal period as a counsellor post qualification, including conducting clinical assessments and risk assessments.
• Confident in managing a caseload, regularly reviewing and monitoring clients and working with people from diverse communities.
• Successful candidates must provide evidence of their registration with a professional counselling body e.g. BACP.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one talking therapy to expectant and new parents in Lewisham.
• Reduce anxiety of expectant parents during pregnancy and in the postnatal period.
• Deliver structured counselling sessions tailored to individual needs, cultural context and preferences.

Skills

Perinatal counselling

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Diversity & inclusion

Clinical assessments

Job description

WhereToTalk in Lewisham is seeking a Perinatal Counsellor to provide one-to-one talking therapy for expectant and new parents. The role is hybrid, with one office day, and aims to reduce anxiety during pregnancy and the early postnatal period.

Successful candidates must hold registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP) and will manage a caseload while delivering structured sessions in confidential spaces across Family Hubs in Lewisham.