Counselling placement at choose therapy
We are currently recruiting placement counsellors!
- If you are interested in a counselling placement at Choose Therapy please fill in the application link below.
- We recruit placement counsellors on a rolling basis.
- Due to a current high number of applications please allow one to two weeks for us to come back to you.
- If your application has been successful we will invite you for an interview.
Why Choose Our Online Counselling Placement?
At Choose Therapy, we believe in the power of counselling. To make therapy more accessible, we have created a counselling placement that is primarily delivered online. Many clients and counsellors appreciate the additional flexibility and convenience that online sessions provide.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) allows trainee counsellors to complete up to 50% of their training hours online. However, we recommend checking with your training provider to confirm their specific requirements before applying.
Our placement offers a high level of flexibility and autonomy, helping prepare you for working in private practice. Unlike many other placements:
- You can choose when you would like to see clients
- You only offer availability at times that suit you
- Clients choose which counsellor they would like to work with via our online booking system
We work with trainees from a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
We also provide free fortnightly supervision, with a variety of supervision groups available, including evening sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@choosetherapy.co.uk
Counselling Placement Requirements
To apply for a placement, you will need to:
- Offer a minimum of 4 client hours per week
- Attend fortnightly supervision sessions
- Commit to a minimum of 50 client hours
You should also:
- Have completed some prior placement hours, or provide a letter of readiness from your training provider
- Have undertaken at least 30 hours of personal therapy with a qualified therapist, and be willing to continue therapy during your placement
- Be based in the UK for the duration of the placement
- Hold appropriate counselling insurance
- Be a member of a recognised professional body
- Be willing to complete a DBS check through our selected provider
As we operate online, you will also be required to complete a half-day CPD session on online counselling during the onboarding process.
Face-to-Face Counselling Placement – Victoria, London
In addition to our online placement, we offer a limited number of face-to-face counselling placements based in Victoria, London.
Eligibility for Face-to-Face Counselling Placement
To be considered for a face-to-face placement, applicants must first complete an online placement with Choose Therapy.
This ensures that all counsellors:
- Are familiar with our systems and processes
- Have demonstrated reliability and commitment
- Have gained initial client experience within our service
What to Expect from the Placement
The face-to-face placement offers:
- The opportunity to work with clients in person in a professional setting
- Ongoing supervision and support
- The chance to further develop in-room therapeutic skills
- A natural progression from online to in-person practice
Availability
Spaces for face-to-face counselling placements are limited and are offered based on performance, availability, and readiness.
Additional Benefits
All placement counsellors at Choose Therapy get offered the opportunity to see one of our fully qualified counsellors at our sister organisation Select Therapy at a discounted rate during their placement with us.
After successful completion of your counselling placement at Choose Therapy you might be offered a position at our premium service Select Therapy.
