Student Counsellor Placement Opportunities

Counselling placements provide invaluable opportunities for trainees to develop their skills and integrate theory into practice; Enabling you to qualify and gain enhanced clinical experience as a therapist.

FACT’s dedicated clinical team and qualified supervisors provide mentoring to support your professional growth. We ensure a safe environment for students & volunteers to undertake their practise.

All placement therapists work weekly with a caseload of three or four clients, facilitating face-to-face and online sessions. FACT offers subsidised monthly clinical supervision. You will work with a wide range of clients struggling with cancer related health problems, grief, depression, anxiety, and low-self-esteem.

We provide vital therapeutic support for anyone affected by cancer, children, young people, adults, carers, friends, and families.

We consider student counsellors & psychotherapists, all applicants expected to:

• Evidence a fitness to practise signed by course tutor.

• Provide student membership with BACP/ NCS/or equivalent.

• Provide a current enhanced DBS and Public Liability Insurance.

• Supply two references.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the role and fully engage in supervision.

• Adhere to FACT’s policies & procedures.

• The first 3 months of placement will be considered a probation period.

To apply for a student placement download an application form here and email it along with your CV to shirley.sheen@fact-cancersupport.co.uk

N.B. Student placements are only available to individuals who reside in the Northeast region to provide face to face counselling sessions.