In Person Network Counsellor

About the Role

At Vita Health Group, our mission is to "make people better". We are recruiting experienced counsellors on an affiliate basis to deliver face‑to‑face, phone, and video counselling. Our clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way. As a counsellor, you will help clients achieve tangible improvements in their emotional health and wellbeing.

• Deliver structured, short‑term solution‑focused wellbeing counselling, typically six to eight sessions.
• Work with adult clients, and may also work with children and young people if qualified.
• Receive clients through our easy‑to‑use online portal.
• Work flexible hours that fit your schedule.
• Get paid for every session delivered.
• Maintain a professional, client‑centred approach and adhere to our clinical standards.

• Recognised counselling qualification – ideally a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above).
• Accredited membership of BACP (or equivalent, with NCS Accredited Professional status – individual/​student/​registered membership not accepted).
• Minimum years of counselling experience, preferably with a variety of diverse client groups.
• At least one year of experience delivering counselling via telephone or virtually preferred.
• Self‑motivated and confident in remote working to cover agreed shift patterns.
• Knowledge of the Stepped Care Model and use of assessment tools such as PHQ‑9 and GAD‑7 desirable.

We are committed to equitable pay and offer payment for every session delivered. Hours are flexible to suit you. We support the wellbeing of all employees and provide access to health and wellbeing services, including mental health advocates and an employee assistance programme.

• Disability Confident Leader – all disabled candidates meeting the minimum essential criteria will be considered.
• Ethnicity Matters Scheme – all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from minority ethnic groups who meet essential criteria will be considered.
• Gender Matters Scheme – all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) who meet essential criteria will be considered.
• Armed Forces Covenant sign‑up.
• Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Employer with Heart Charter sign‑up.
• We meet NHS Equality Delivery System standards, Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• We facilitate a "speaking‑up" culture with Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Transgender individuals are treated with dignity and we manage reference requests sensitively.

• Complete your profile and pre‑screening questionnaire.
• Upload required documents: BACP accreditation certificate or equivalent, DBS certificate, professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, a photo of your treatment room (if delivering face‑to‑face), any specialist qualifications/training, supervision accreditation (where applicable), and COVID‑19 compliance survey (if delivering face‑to‑face).
• A team member will review your documents and contact you to discuss suitability. If successful, we will send you a contract with terms and conditions.
• Receive induction training on receiving clients through our portal.

Vita Health Group celebrates life. We aim to improve lives physically and mentally and are now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc. We provide services for more than 30 years, working with the NHS, insurers, and large corporate clients. Our most recent "Best Company to Work for" award at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024 reflects our supportive culture.

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We provide ongoing professional development, including secondments, management training, mentoring, apprenticeships, and regular events and webinars across clinical disciplines. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are available—learn more at