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Counsellor Placements

Why do a placement with us?

In this video, one of our counsellors, Julia, discusses why she wanted to get involved with our work.

Thanks for showing an interest in Kinergy! We can offer volunteer counselling positions for both qualified counsellors and to students looking for their counselling placements as part of a degree or diploma in counselling or psychotherapy (or equivalent). This training should be accredited by one of the UK's professional bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling Society (NCS), UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or equivalent.

Applications for Placement Counsellors are now closed.

To join our Placement Counsellor recruitment mailing list please click the link below.

Placement FAQ's

We're looking for professional, enthusiastic, and committed individuals, ideally with a minimum of one year's face-to-face experience working with clients in a field such as mental health, domestic violence, or substance abuse, although we will consider exceptions where an individual feels they have gained experience and understanding of the impact on working with clients who have experiences sexual abuse or sexual violence. Candidates should also have an understanding of some of the issues related to rape and how this can impact an individual. Ideally, you will also have at least one year's experience of personal therapy and be willing to return to this if requested by your supervisor.

We ask for a commitment of one year post-induction, and ask our counsellors to see 4 clients per week, during a 5-hour block. We also ask that you attend a 1-hour of individual supervision and 1.5-hours group supervision per month, which will be provided by Kinergy (you may need to pay for additional supervision if required by your course). You may also be asked to attend occasional training sessions and workshops - details will be provided in advance. There is no lone working involved, and students will not be asked to work weekends.

We also ask that our staff be committed to equal opportunities.

We are not currently accepting applications. If you would like to be notified by email when applications re-open please sign up here

Contact

Mary Carpenter House,
Britannia Road,
Bristol BS15 8DB
E: contact@kinergy.org.uk
T: 0117 908 7712

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Opening Hours:
Mon & Fri: 9:00 - 16:30
Tues - Thurs: 9:00 - 20:15
Charity No: 1099140
Company No: 04391957