Careers and jobs
Careers and jobs
We advertise paid employment opportunities as well as student placements. Although we make sure the person specification does not discriminate against ACC members, we are not responsible for the content of the advertisements and third-party websites, and therefore take no responsibility beyond our legal requirement.
If you would like to advertise your vacancies, please see Advertise with us.
For student placements offered by our counselling organisational members, please visit our Find a placement.
Current job opportunities
Network Counselling & Training is looking for a new Head of Counselling to lead and manage a busy counselling service. You will be responsible for all aspects of the service; managing the waiting list, allocating clients and counsellors, monitoring and evaluating our work. You will recruit and manage counsellors, ensuring they work in a safe and ethical manner. You will have experience in running a counselling service, safeguarding, and risk management. This is a senior leadership role within the charity, so will contribute to cross-organisational work including strategy, culture, and business development projects.
To find out more and how to apply, please see here.
image is a Christian charity providing support for pregnancy crisis and baby loss.
We are seeking two people to join our Board of Trustees to help oversee and shape the future of image. This is an opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of our clients. No previous trustee experience is needed. You will be welcomed by a supportive and approachable team.
This voluntary role requires approx 6-8 hours per month, including 6 meetings per year and can be carried out remotely.
Please email office@imagenet.org.uk to express your interest without any commitment.
Waverley Abbey College seeks experienced Contract Research Supervisors for undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation support. Responsibilities include supervising students, providing literature guidance, reviewing drafts, participating in team meetings, and marking dissertations. A Master’s in Counselling or equivalent, strong theological knowledge, and sympathy towards a Christian worldview are essential.
Full job description here
For more info and to apply email – info@milstedconsultancy.co.uk
Waverley Abbey College is hiring a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy for 0.25 and 0.5 FTE vacancies. This hybrid role, reporting to the Head of Faculty, involves enhancing teaching through material development, module delivery, and student assessment. Responsibilities also include advising students, attending faculty meetings, liaising with the Senior Leadership Team, and contributing to course administration. Candidates will represent the college at professional events and may need to work evenings or weekends. The ideal applicant will foster an inclusive educational environment and perform additional duties as required.
Full job description here
To apply please send your CV and covering letter, addressing why you are excited about our vision and how you’ll fulfil the brief (two pages max) to: Catherine.Palmer@waverleyabbeycollege.ac.uk and Bev.clark@waverleyabbey.org
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian emotional and mental wellbeing charity partnering with local churches to bring fullness of life to every child.
TLG is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to lead a pioneering church Therapeutic Hub in Greenwich, London. Established in partnership with a local church, the Hub will meet growing emotional and mental health needs among children, young people and families.
As Head of Service, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership for the Hub, delivering high‑quality therapeutic support for complex cases while overseeing referrals, care pathways and a multidisciplinary team of counsellors, trainees and coaches. Working within a trauma‑informed, relational framework and guided by PACE values, the role combines direct clinical practice with the opportunity to shape an innovative, safe and transformative model of care rooted in the local church.
Applicants must be a Level 4 or above qualified and registered counsellor or therapist, mission‑driven and passionate about transforming young lives.
If not you, then who? Please share this opportunity with others who may be suitable.
Full Job Description: Here
Find out more & apply: https://www.tlg.org.uk/careers
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
At a glance
- Role: Therapist (self-employed)
- Client group: survivors of rape and sexual abuse (age ranges: 12–17 and 18+)
- Locations: Chichester, Worthing, and online (West Sussex)
- Typical caseload: 10 clients (2 days) per role
- Session fee: £32.48 per 1.5-hour session (60 minutes therapy + 30 minutes admin)
- Support: monthly external clinical supervision, monthly CPD, training, senior therapist and IT support
Lifecentre is a charity providing specialist therapeutic services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Working from three in-person locations across West Sussex, as well as online and by telephone or email.
These roles are offered on a self-employed basis.
Session fee: £32.48 per 1.5-hour session (60 minutes therapy + 30 minutes admin).
Lifecentre are looking for an experienced therapist, ideally accredited (or working towards accreditation) with BACP, UKCP, BAPT or ACC. Management and safeguarding experience is desirable.
You will be competent in trauma work with people who have experienced rape or sexual abuse and able to demonstrate a solid foundation in delivering three-phase trauma therapy.
Lifecentre will provide:
- Monthly external clinical supervision
- Monthly CPD via Lifecentre team meetings
- Pre-trial therapy training (for successful candidates)
- Support from our Senior Therapists
- IT support
- Development opportunities within Lifecentre’s therapeutic service
Roles available:
| Role # | Location | Client Age Range | Case Load |
| 1 | Chichester | 12 – 17 | 10 (2 days)
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| 2 | Worthing | 12 – 17 | 10 (2 days)
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| 3 | Worthing | 18+ | 10 (2 days)
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| 4 | Worthing | 18+ | 10 (2 days)
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| 5 | Online* | 18+ | 10 (2 days)
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To apply, please email:
- A completed application form
Closing date for application: Applications will close once suitable candidates have been found. We recommend quick application.
Interviews will be held: To be arranged with suitable applicants.
If you have any queries about this role, please email DJ Holman at dj@lifecentre.uk.com
For more info see job pack here
Application form found here
Are you passionate about walking alongside children and young people at a time when being heard truly matters?
At Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC, our vision is to help children, young people, and families live life to the full through accessible, compassionate counselling and wellbeing support. We are growing our school-based provision and are seeking:
- 1 x Self-Employed Counsellor (qualified)
- 3 x Placement Student Counsellors
to join our supportive and values-led team within a secondary school setting.
This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a relational, reflective and faith-informed community, making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
The Role (Qualified Counsellor)
- 1-2 days per week (term-time) within a secondary school in Derby
- Delivering 1:1 counselling sessions to 5–6 students per day
- Working as part of a wider, integrated wellbeing provision within school
- Managing clinical notes, safeguarding processes, and communication appropriately
- £30 per session (self-employed contract)
About You
- Qualified counsellor (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent)
- Training and experience aligned with the BACP CYP Competency Framework
- Experience of working with children and young people (CYP)
- Able to work independently within a school setting
- Committed to ethical and professional practice
Placement Opportunities (Student Counsellors)
We are offering 3 placement opportunities for counsellors in training who are passionate about working with children and young people.
Placement students will:
- Deliver 1:1 counselling within a supported school environment within Derby
Gain experience specifically with CYP client work
- Receive regular support, guidance, and opportunities for reflective practice
About You (Placement Students)
- Placement students must be enrolled on a counselling course that:
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- Includes specific training for working with CYP, and
- Allow placement hours to be gained through CYP client work
- Students to work in line with the BACP Children and Young People Competency Framework and ACC requirements
- Students must be able to engage in reflective practice and supervision and;
- Be passionate about supporting young people in a school environment
What We Offer (All Roles)
- A warm, relational and supportive team environment
- Group peer supervision
- Access to CPD and ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to contribute to a values-driven, faith-informed service
Genuine Occupational Requirement
Due to the nature and ethos of Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC, there is a genuine occupational requirement for post-holders to be practising Christians, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a completed application form.
Application form Qualified Self-Employed Counsellor (CYP)
Application form Placement Student Counsellor
Applications should be sent to:
pauladaley@revivewellbeing.org
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026
(We reserve the right to close applications early if suitable candidates are identified, so early application is encouraged.)
Interview Process
Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted applicants and held online at a mutually convenient time.
Location: Huddersfield (Regular on-site presence, with some hybrid flexibility)
Hours: 6 hours per week, 45 weeks per year
Contract: Self-employed
Pay: £25 per hour
About Talkthru
Talkthru provides specialist counselling for individuals and families affected by pregnancy loss, baby loss, infertility and related trauma.
Our work is grounded in compassion, care and respect, underpinned by our Christian ethos, while supporting people of all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.
We are an organisational member of the Association of Christian Counsellors and are committed to delivering safe, ethical and inclusive support.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Counselling Manager to support the development and delivery of our counselling service.
Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will help ensure clients receive safe, high-quality support, while also providing guidance and mentoring to volunteer, trainee and sessional counsellors.
The role will require regular on-site presence, providing a consistent presence within the team, with some flexibility for hybrid working. A small clinical caseload may be included, time permitting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting client assessments and allocation
- Supporting the delivery of a safe, high-quality counselling service
- Mentoring and supporting volunteer, trainee and sessional counsellors
- Supporting safeguarding and ethical practice across the service
- Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR
- Contributing to monitoring and reporting of service activity
- Supporting service development and relationships with referrers
- Encouraging client contributions, including Gift Aid where appropriate
About You
You will be a qualified and experienced counsellor with:
- A minimum Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Significant post-qualification experience, including trauma-informed or pregnancy-related counselling
- Experience supporting or mentoring counsellors or trainees
- Strong assessment and risk management skills
- Good organisational, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A commitment to ethical practice and high-quality client care
- Commitment to working in a way that reflects and respects Talkthru’s ethos of compassion, care and respect, underpinned by Christian values
What We Offer
- Flexible, part-time working
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful specialist service
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
office@talkthru.org.uk
Closing date: 29th May 2026
This role is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check.
This is a self-employed role and the postholder will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions.