Volunteer Counsellor
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Volunteer CounsellorAlexandra Wellbeing House Service, Gloucester
Organisation: Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind
Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Counsellor to join the team at the Alexandra Wellbeing House Service in Gloucester. The Alexandra Wellbeing House Service is a non-clinical mental health day service supporting adults across Gloucestershire who are experiencing, or at risk of, a Mental Health Crisis.
Following an initial two weeks of Wellbeing-focused support, the service provides optional counselling to those who may benefit from a further period of therapeutic intervention — particularly those engaging in self-harming behaviours who wish to explore alternative coping strategies.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Counsellor, you will:
- Provide short-term Counselling (8 sessions) to those accessing the Alexandra Wellbeing House Service. This may include therapeutic support to individuals engaging in self-harming behaviours.
- Work within a non-clinical, recovery-focused environment
- Support individuals to explore alternative ways of coping and to develop resilience.
- Be part of a dynamic, supportive team delivering a unique mental health service.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 1 year's experience (or equivalent) of working with adults in a Mental Health setting.
- Be currently undertaking Level 4 (or equivalent) Counselling training.
- Be able to work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework (or equivalent).
- Understand issues of confidentiality, safeguarding, diversity, and professional boundaries.
- Be committed to their own personal and professional development (engaging in personal therapy is strongly encouraged).
What We Offer
- Regular supervision from management.
- Ongoing support within a collaborative team environment.
- Access to training and continuing professional development (CPD).
- The opportunity to contribute to positive change and growth for a diverse client group.
Registered Charity
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We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
