Independent EAP Counsellor (Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK)

TELUS Health; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in Harpenden, UK, is seeking a qualified mental health professional to provide flexible counselling services. The role allows you to manage your own calendar while delivering short-term solution-focused therapy. Essential qualifications include appropriate accreditation and experience in therapeutic models. The position offers comprehensive support, access to a provider platform, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for those looking to balance work with personal commitments.

Benefits

Comprehensive support with training

Control over scheduling

Regular audit feedback

Qualifications

• Accreditation or diploma-level qualification required.
• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.
• Professional indemnity insurance of at least £1,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling.
• Collaborate with the Provider Services team on risk management.

Skills

Short-term counselling expertise

Understanding of organizational dynamics

IT proficiency

Education

Accreditation: BACP / UKCP / COSCA / BPS / NCS / BABCP

Diploma-level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Provider Hub platform

Job description

📍Location : Harpenden, UK | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar |

🤝In-Person Counselling services | 💼Own professional consulting premises

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

Why Choose TELUS Health?

• Comprehensive Support - Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
• Professional Growth - Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
• Flexibility - Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology - Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community - Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Development - Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights - Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

What You'll Do

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management

Essential Requirements

• Accreditation : BACP / UKCP / COSCA / BPS / NCS / BABCP or equivalent
• Alternative : Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach : Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision : Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance : Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
• Compliance : ICO registration as Data Controller

Ideal Experience

• Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, online systems)