Student Counsellor

Student Counsellor Placement

Placement Duration:
Minimum of 3 client hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. Placements may include some evening appointments.

• Provide weekly counselling sessions to allocated clients.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of three active clients.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical records on the electronic case management system in accordance with Waythrough's clinical governance, confidentiality and risk management procedures.
• Attend regular case management meetings with the Lead Counsellor.
• Attend fortnightly individual or group clinical supervision provided by the service.
• Participate in team meetings and multidisciplinary discussions where appropriate.
• Undertake mandatory and role‑specific training.
• Liaise appropriately with other professionals involved in clients' care.
• Work within the BACP Ethical Framework (or relevant professional body) and Waythrough policies and procedures.
• Engage proactively in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Fortnightly individual or group clinical supervision.
• Regular case management meetings with the Lead Counsellor.
• Ongoing clinical guidance and support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Access to Waythrough's online learning platform and mandatory training.
• Opportunities to observe and contribute to wider service development, reflective practice and multidisciplinary working.

• Be undertaking a recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) leading towards professional registration or accreditation.
• Be a student member of the BACP or another recognised professional body where appropriate.
• Be engaged in personal therapy, or have substantial experience of personal therapeutic work.
• Demonstrate the ability to work sensitively and respectfully with individuals experiencing substance use, trauma, mental health difficulties and complex life circumstances.
• Be able to reflect on clinical practice and make effective use of supervision.
• Have good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and commitment to maintaining a regular placement.
• Possess basic IT skills and be willing to use electronic clinical recording systems.
• Be committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and trauma‑informed practice.

• Comprehensive induction and role‑specific training.
• Fortnightly clinical supervision and ongoing mentorship.
• Access to an online learning platform and mandatory training modules.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Travel reimbursement and agreed expenses.
• Professional experience that supports personal or career development.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace.

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recru