Fully Accredited Counsellor

The Family Centre, Castlebar; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Centre, Castlebar is looking for a fully accredited Counsellor on a fixed-term contract for 1 year, working 4 days a week (28 hours). This role involves providing professional counselling services to a diverse clientele while ensuring accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR standards.

The successful candidate will be passionate about client-centred counselling and dedicated to continuous professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be fully accredited with a recognised professional body (IACP, IAHIP, APCP, or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years' post-accreditation counselling experience required.
• Experience with a broad range of presenting issues necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling and psychotherapy services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records.
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

Introduction & Role Description

Counsellor (Fully Accredited) – Fixed‑Term Contract – 1 Year | 4 Days per week (28 Hours) – Based at: The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

The Family Centre, Castlebar is a leading community-based service that has been supporting individuals, couples, families, and communities across Mayo for over 30 years. We are seeking to recruit a dedicated, experienced, and fully accredited Counsellor to join our warm, welcoming, and multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional who values client‑centred counselling and values collaborative working. We are committed to providing accessible, professional psychotherapy in an inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling and psychotherapy services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and couples.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions tailored specifically to clients’ presenting needs and goals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records in accordance with GDPR requirements and professional standards.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues and external agencies where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the Centre.
• Adhere to the ethical framework and professional standards of their accrediting body.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy.
• Be fully accredited with a recognised professional body (IACP, IAHIP, APCP, or equivalent).
• Possess a minimum of two years' post‑accreditation counselling experience.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Have experience working with a broad range of presenting issues.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and best practice.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within a community‑based counselling service.
• Experience in supporting individuals and couples presenting with relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, family challenges, anxiety, and depression.
• Knowledge of existing referral pathways and available community support services.

Contract Details

• Fixed‑term contract for 12 months.
• Four days per week (28 hours).
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: Applications must be received no later than Friday, 19th June 2026 at 4.00pm.

The Family Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.