Registered Counsellor - WA

At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That’s why we’re redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder’s mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - ensuring that our members receive immediate care when they need it most.

In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.

Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia’s leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale.

Our impact and scale:

• 1,000,000+ members across multiple countries
• 200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders

If you’re passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing!

As a Counsellor, you will provide short-term, solution-focused therapy to our members within a stepped care model. You will work with diverse individuals across various age groups and cultural backgrounds, supporting them with mental health challenges through online counselling sessions.

This role involves delivering six counselling sessions per day, helping members develop self-management strategies and achieve positive mental health outcomes. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team, with access to monthly supervision and escalation pathways when needed.

This is a permanent position, and we welcome both full-time and part-time candidates (minimum of four days per week).
Saturdays will form part of the regular working week for this role.

This position requires you to be based in Western Australia, working remotely while being connected to our Sonder HQ in Sydney.

• Deliver short-term, solution-focused therapy to members within a stepped care model.
• Conduct six online counselling sessions per day
• Work with members from diverse backgrounds, providing culturally safe and inclusive support.
• Assist members in developing self-regulation strategies and achieving their mental health goals.
• Consult with internal and external health and wellbeing providers to implement individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case notes in compliance with best practice standards.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision, training, and quality assurance activities to ensure high professional standards.

The ideal candidate has a growth mindset and is passionate, self-motivated, and takes pride in producing high-quality work every day. Above all else, you - the ideal candidate - will embody the Sonder values and love working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

What you bring to the team;

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Counselling from Australia or New Zealand.
• Valid registration with a professional body such as PACFA
  - Clinical, ACA - Level 3 or above
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in 1-2-1 therapy sessions with adults. This should include conducting assessments, developing individualised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based…