Independent EAP Counsellor

TELUS Health; Devon and Torbay, Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified mental health professional to deliver short-term counselling services. This role offers flexibility to manage your own calendar while making a meaningful impact on diverse clients. Candidates must hold relevant accreditation and have significant post-qualification experience. Enjoy comprehensive support, professional growth opportunities, and a strong peer network while contributing to client wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Flexibility to manage schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited mental health professional with relevant therapy qualifications.
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience with over 450 counselling hours.
• Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements in place.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling for up to 12 sessions.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback.

Skills

Accreditation in therapy (BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP)

Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, online systems)

Education

Diploma-level qualification in counselling

Job description

Location: Ipswich, England, 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)